1. Life
2. End of Life

Dying

• Interview - Talking With David Kuhl

  David Kuhl, author of What Dying People Want, offers advice on how to have meaningful discussions with parents before they die.

• Interview - Talking with David Rieff

  The author of Swimming in a Sea of Death reflects on his inner struggle over how to help his mother, Susan Sontag, face death.

Blog Posts

• Blog Post - Dr. Death Wants Your Vote

  By throwing his hat into the political ring, Jack Kevorkian has stirred renewed debate about doctor-assisted suicide.

• Blog Post - Fire! A Teaching Tool

  A tragic death in Texas serves as a reminder of how vulnerable seniors are in fires and how prevention can really help.

Questions & Answers

• Question - Is there a best way to have a memorial service before my husband's death?

  Here’s an idea worth considering: Hold a memorial service before a person dies, while he or she can enjoy the event and feel honored by it.

• Question - How do I help my 90-year-old father face end of life issues?

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• Question - When is it a good time to talk to a spouse who has cancer about a will?

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• Question - Can you provide me with a list of "end of life" questions to address with my family?

  A comprehensive list for end of life questions will be appearing soon; in the meantime, this site can help provide some structure for your discussions.

• Question - My Mom has lost the ability to swallow. has a UTI and only...

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Tips & Reflections

• Reflection - What I Wish I'd Known About Talking to a Dying Parent: Palliative Care Doctor David Kuhl

  David Kuhl, author of What Dying People Want, reflects on why parents need to have meaningful discussions with their children before they die.

• Reflection - What I Wish I'd Known About Death and Denial: Author David Rieff

  The author of Swimming in a Sea of Death discusses helping his mother, Susan Sontag, believe she could beat a fatal illness.