08/02/2012
I like the idea of caring for the body of my loved ones from the time of death until burial. I think it would help me to understand that death is final. I can imagine going to the room where my loved one is lying in the still of the night. I can imagine sitting
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I have been hearing about Home Funerals. Thought it was time to do some more research. I found Donna Belk online, and decided to give her a call. Home funerals? Donna Belk is from the big state of Texas. Donna is not only a Home Funeral Guide, but she offers workshops to educate people to
Read More07/31/2012
When the kids were young, we would go to the beach just near our house, on a regular basis after school As the kids played in the sand, with the logs and with whoever else was on the beach, I would consider that “Summer is the payoff for the hard work the rest of the
Read More07/30/2012
Elizabeth Causton suggests that we are in the “Fix it trap” when we don’t recognize that there is a difference between fixable and unfixable pain, when we believe it is our job to fix everything, and when we have the delusion to think that we can actually do so! But how can we recognize
Read More07/28/2012
Yesterday I posted about the importance of understanding words related to Assisted Suicide, CPR, Allow Natural Death, etc.. It is important to remember to share the necessary information BEFORE asking people to make decisions. When information is shared in a way that works for the family, then we can support them to make INFORMED decisions.
Read More07/28/2012
I remember a time when I spoke with a friend whose mother had died “suddenly”. She said that the death was caused by medications. She shared her grief at her mom’s death, but she talked of another grief, and described it as total distress that the mom’s death was caused by medication and that she
Read More07/27/2012
The BC Supreme Court decided to eliminate the ban on Physician Assisted Suicide last month. In the aftermath it appears that there is considerable confusion on the definition of Physician Assisted Suicide as well as related terms. I felt it was important for me to provide clarity on some of these issues. It is essential
Read More07/26/2012
Is it difficult to raise the topics of death, declining health, and dying, with members of the family and loved ones. You are not alone! However, we need to open the door to these discussions! Families expect that when their loved one is dying, that the health care team will inform them. KM Davidson wrote
Read More07/16/2012
Recent research study releases information about what helps people end their lives as peacefully as possible. Dr Howard LeWine summarizes: “being at home instead of in the hospital not undergoing chemotherapy or other active cancer treatment not having a feeding tube talking with a chaplain or other minister, and spending time in private religious activity
Read More07/13/2012
Death doula Thanadoula Death Midwife Midwife to the Dying Life Coach for the Dying These individuals offer unique services to the dying and their families. While titles and skills sets may vary, they are gaining acceptance and growing in numbers. Imagine having continuity in care as you or a loved one dies. Someone
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