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Saying Goodbye
Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:02:00 -0400
I'm saying goodbye as your Guide to Palliative Care. It has been an incredible opportunity to write about my passion - compassionate and quality care at the end of life. ...
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Jack Kevorkian, AKA "Dr. Death", dies at age 83
Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:14:00 -0400
Jack Kevorkian, the physician also known as "Dr. Death" for his murder conviction in 1999, met his own death early Friday morning. Kavorkian was convicted of murder after broadcasting a...
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Prepare for Death
Tue, 17 May 2011 13:15:00 -0400
Nobody wants to face death but no one can escape it. We can, however, hope that our own death will be comfortable, peaceful, and personal. Planning ahead and preparing for...
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Mother with breast cancer fights to keep her kids
Wed, 11 May 2011 13:53:00 -0400
I was having my cup of coffee and watching the Today Show this morning when a story came on that nearly made me spit coffee into my oatmeal. A young...
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When to Call Hospice After Hours
Fri, 06 May 2011 12:36:00 -0400
Hospice patients and their caregivers often wonder when it is appropriate to call hospice after hours. Some are super diligent and call hospice for non-urgent matters at all hours of...
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What is a Hospice Emergency?
Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:08:00 -0400
I worked on-call triage from Sunday night into Monday morning - a job I don't do often because I really like a good night's sleep. I was filling in for...
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Ghanian Funerals are a Party
Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:33:00 -0400
I've made it perfectly clear to my loved ones that I want a celebration when I die, not a stuffy, sad funeral. I imagine something very close to my wedding...
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What is it Like to Die from Dementia?
Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:38:00 -0400
All forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, are life-limiting illnesses that will eventually lead to death. While individuals are living longer with dementia, the end does come eventually. A lot...
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Talking to Kids About Death
Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:38:00 -0400
There's a few conversations most of us dread having with our kids. Death is one of them, and it's the only one we are faced with as early as toddlerhood...
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Gearing Up for National Healthcare Decision Day
Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:09:00 -0400
April 16 marks National Healthcare Decision Day. Events are scheduled around the nation and thousands of people will gather to learn about and maybe even sign advance directives.
My husband and...
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