In the living room, a grandfather laughs and plays video games with his granddaughters. Later, he joins the rest of his family to say grace before enjoying a meal together.…
Paying for End-of-Life Care
How to pay for the rising costs of health care? Concerns over these costs are shared not only by elected officials but by almost every family across the country. Many…
Don’t Wait to Talk About Hospice
It’s an all too common situation. A family is at the bedside of a loved one who is seriously ill and nearing the end of life. Each member of the…
‘End Game’ Film Shows the Struggle in End-of-Life Decisions
By Deborah Quilter for Next Avenue In a pivotal scene of the documentary End Game, we listen in as a team of palliative care professionals discusses Mitra, a 45-year-old woman…
How to Choose Hospice Care
By Liz Seegert for Next Avenue (Editor’s note: This story is part of a special report for The John A. Hartford Foundation.) Making the decision to transition your loved one…
What Hospice Does and Doesn’t Do
By John F. Wasik for Next Avenue Part of the Living to the End of Life Special Report, a special report for The John A. Hartford Foundation. More than once…
End-of-Life Rallies: Miraculous and Deceiving
By Grace Birnstengel for Next Avenue (This article is part of the Living to the End of Life Special Report, and part of a special report for The John A.…
When Is the Right Time for Hospice Care?
By John F. Wasik for Next Avenue (This article is part of the Living to the End of Life Special Report, and part of a special report for The John…
What Not to Say to Someone Having a Health Crisis
By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell for Next Avenue I recently underwent a months-long health challenge and lost 65 pounds in a year. When I was still struggling with the health challenge and…
Remembering My Mom’s Life and Death: One Year Later
A son’s view on the evil and essential role tech played in her final days By Richard Harris for Next Avenue A year ago this week, right around Mother’s Day,…