Posts Tagged ‘End of Life’
GriefSPEAK: What would you do? – Mari Dias Nardolillo
by Mari Dias Nardolillo, EdD, contributing writer, grief and grieving Heather has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Stage 4 metastasized breast cancer to the lung and brain. The chemotherapy makes her feel worse than the cancer. As a 50-year-old divorced woman with one adult daughter, Heather wants to opt for “death with dignity.” Her…
Read MorePeace: a short story by Michael Fine
By Michael Fine, contributing writer Copyright © 2024 Michael Fine This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. _ He hated…
Read MorePersonal pandemic preparedness. Organizing information for those you love – Harris N. Hershey Rosen
by Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen Part of what every author does is “get the word out” about their book – so for the past year authors have been a bit constrained from the usual public speaking gigs, book signings and media opportunities. I suspect that will slowly return to normal, or a new normal will…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: NOSDA – Dr. Mari Dias
By: Dr. Mari Dias, contributing writer End of Life (EOL) is a time of reflection and memories- visiting or revisiting achievements and regrets. Individuals at EOL need to be treated with dignity and respect. We need to fill their final months, weeks or days with their requests. Not ours. In comes NOSDA (No One Should…
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