Q. The pandemic has caused me to refocus my energy on planning for my future and for my family when I’m gone. I have seen people I know die of COVID and their families stressed about their funerals during a time of grief.I … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan You Die from a Broken Heart?
April 27, 2018 by
Q. My grandmother died many years ago, when I was twelve years old. I'll never forget seeing her in her hospital bed and muttering the last words I would ever say to her. I will also never forget how my grandfather died shortly … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Explaining Death and Dying to Grandchildren
April 27, 2018 by
Dear Bebe,My mother has a terminal illness and won't be around much longer. I have yet to tell my children, because I don't know the best way to explain it. Do you have any recommendations on how to tell children that their … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Many Hospice Workers Lack Their Own End-of-Life Directives
November 17, 2017 by
Dear Bebe,Hospice workers come into contact with people who are dying every day. I read recently that many of them don’t even have their own advance medical directives. Is this true? Seems like a no-brainer to me!Noah … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Coping with the Death of a Pet
July 7, 2017 by
Dear Angel,My mother’s beloved lap cat just passed away at the age of 17 and my mom is inconsolable. I've never lost a pet, so I don’t quite understand how she is feeling. How would you suggest she deal with the passing of a … [Read more...]
Print This PageTED Talks: New Ways to Think About Death
June 7, 2017 by
Most people don't like to think about dying. We’d rather focus our energy on the people and the things we love, happy times, and things that bring us joy. But, as we all know, death is inevitable, and shouldn’t be ignored. Despite … [Read more...]
Print This PageNow You Can Clone Grandma — April Fool’s Joke . . . or Not?
April 1, 2016 by
Q. I am very close with my 100-year-old grandmother, Emily. She is a remarkable, accomplished woman who went to college (which was rare in her time) and became a successful brain surgeon. She is also a very talented artist. I … [Read more...]
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