The Gift of Grief

This story describes the peaceful death of the author´s son after a lengthy life threatening illness, and offers a metaphysical view of life, death and disability. It concludes with a description of several unique practices and rituals to help with the grieving process.

Submitted By Terri Daniel

Help for Primary Caregivers
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Primary caregivers for terminally ill family members face emotional and physical exhaustion. There are ways to help relieve some of the stress and fatigue so you can better care for your loved one.

Submitted By Exposure

How to Survive a Hospital Stay

Staying healthy while in the hospital is not always an easy thing to do. Here are a few strategies that will give you a bit of a head start with that.

Submitted By Word Gypsy

The Science of Death for the Non-Professional

This article details some of the disease processes that cause death in the elderly. People with aging parents or grandparents will find it useful to know this information on how the heart and brain breaks down at the end-of-life, in order to interact with health professionals in a more informed way.

Submitted By John Edwin Connor

Dying to Get Out of a Hospice?

The hospice is the last place most of us want to end up in, as there is almost never a return ticket. The usual way out is in a long, narrow box and it is a daunting prospect for the members of a patient’s family. On the other hand, a hospice is a dignified place to spend your last days before death takes you.

Submitted By Terry Roberts