NEWS & ARTICLES FROM LIFE & DEATH MATTERS
To the Life and Death Matters Community, Ted and I want to express our gratitude, care, concern and hopes as the holiday season approaches. We
Guest Contributor: Nadine Valk My father-in-law was an extraordinary human being: grounded, thoughtful, compassionate, and wise. So, when he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia
Guest contributor: Rebecca V. Hoden, DNP, RN, CHPN She knew it would be her last Thanksgiving. Her family gathered with her and conversations flourished. There
Guest Contributor – Bev Foster I have always had a strong sense that music is my close companion along the journey of life. Music continues
My heart is full as I remember – Remembrance Day. And my heart is full as I consider – today – the news – wars,
Kathy Kortes-Miller has generously provided the first chapter of her book “Talking about death won’t kill you” for us to post here! Have a read
Talking About Death Won’t Kill You sounds like a story-book title, but it is actually a nonfiction book packed with “informational how-to’s” – as in
One of the people on the care team that is not often considered is the body removal attendant. After everyone in the family has said
Written by Ann-Marie Gilbert, MSc I fully and wholeheartedly support September 30th – Orange Shirt Day – as the national day dedicated to truth and
Alzheimer’s disease is multi factorial – in that there are many factors that increase the likelihood of developing the disease. Some risk factors cannot be changed, and some can be changed. Let’s look at the risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s disease so that you can make adjustments to your lifestyle that can reduce your risk.
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