Category Archives: death and dying

The Top 5 Things to Do When a Loved One Is Dying

Posted on July 30, 2013 by webmaven

This is certainly reasonable advice and within the reach of just about anyone. A short well written list, numbers 1 and 5 are my favorites. One could say: Stay with your loved one and the space in a  positive non … Continue reading →

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How Doctors Die

Posted on July 20, 2013 by webmaven

How Doctors Die | The Health Care Blog. Absolutely worth a read – the limits of the medical treatments toward the end of life are well know to MDs.

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A Good Death

Posted on June 17, 2013 by webmaven

  Thank you to Sacred Dying for recommending another well written article about “…the growing movement to re-envision the end of life—to give seriously ill patients the right to limit or decline aggressive (and often futile) treatments. Those who wanted … Continue reading →

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A Good Life Honored by A Terrific Obituary

Posted on May 5, 2013 by webmaven

Antonia Larroux Obituary: View Antonia Larrouxs Obituary by New York Times. This is about the best obit I’ve ever read. It makes me reflect on how we view our lives and if we can keep a sense of humor and … Continue reading →

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Hospice medical care for dying patients : The New Yorker

Posted on May 2, 2013 by webmaven

Hospice medical care for dying patients : The New Yorker. A terrific article…well worth the time to read.

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Someone you know ill?

Posted on April 8, 2013 by webmaven

Someone you know ill? Watch what you say, and to whom – latimes.com. Brilliantly simple map reminder system for guiding interactions with others who may be ill.

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