Monthly Archives: November 2018

The death of a family member can be one of the most significant and difficult moments of a person’s life. Unfortunately, the finality of death assures that there will be no second chances regarding your opportunity to pay your respects, … Continue reading →

We’re made for relationship. No wonder loss hurts. It crushes our hearts. As a hospice chaplain, I believe one of our greatest fears is feeling alone, left Source: 7 Tips for Overcoming the Loneliness of Grief | Gary Roe

Source: Living, Losing, and Laughing: Mid-Month Mirth Memo, November 2018

Source: Widower’s Grief: Essay in Hippocampus Magazine

Near the end of her talk to medical students and staff at the University of Pennsylvania’s medical school last week, Christina Puchalski showed a picture of her 93-year-old father awaiting hernia surgery a year ago. Source: Why doctors need to … Continue reading →

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Source: Caregivers vital to health-care system but often untrained and unsupported: report | CTV News

The end of life is not easy for most people nearing death. Over half of all Americans experience unwanted pain and suffering during their final days. The Source: Racial disparities in end-of-life care: How mistrust keeps many African-Americans away from … Continue reading →

Laws meant to prohibit discrimination against the disabled fall short when it comes to visiting the doctor’s office, jeopardizing their care. Source: Doctor’s visits can be real hurdles for disabled people – Chicago Tribune