Inspiration from a 94 year old adventurer!
While working with Mary Kay, a retired teacher/principal with a passion for supporting kids through experiences of loss and grief, I heard more than a few delightful stories of her mom. “My 94 year old mother has just finished a mild chemo/radiation series in London, Ontario. I stayed with her at Thameswood Lodge. My mother […]
Planning for dying while living in the moment
Early morning discussion “what is important to me when I am dying”
On dying alone…
Many years ago there was a strong sentiment that people should not die alone, should never die alone. In the last few years, perhaps with the input from Callanan and Kelly’s book “Final Gifts” people started to consider the possibility that sometime the dying person seems to wait until everyone has gone, has left the […]
Weight loss in advanced dementia – new resource from Australia
There are many reasons why people with advanced demtentia might lose weight. This new information booklet for family caregivers from Palliative Care Australia discusses several reasons and offers ideas on how to support the individual. Involuntary weight loss of more than 5% of the body weight is called “cachexia”. Cachexia is common with people with […]
