The Impact Animals Have on the Dying11.07.2016
When my father was dying, my parents’ 10-year- old yorkie/shitzu rescue dog, Betsy, often lay on...
Holding On10.11.2016
Autumn is my favorite time of the year. The spectacular display of color that washes across the...
Exercising Choice, Keeping Control09.24.2016
One of the key issues a dying person faces as their illness progresses is the loss of control. As...
Death with Dignity: How a Doula Best Serves The Dying Person & Family09.07.2016
If a dying person chooses to end their life through a lethal dose of medication, or for that...
Right to Die08.24.2016
It’s raining this morning—a steady soft tap dance of water on the roof. I find myself hoping...
Death With Dignity: The Legal and Moral Battle08.19.2016
Currently there are five states that allow a person to seek a physician’s help with hastening...