Death and Dying

Meaning matters
Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying

Pope Francis died after celebrating Easter with his congregants. AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia Author: Michelle Riba, University of Michigan On the morning of Easter Monday, after [...]

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The cycle of life surrounds us
Inspiring new beginnings in caring for people living with dementia

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross (July 8, 1926 – August 24, 2004) was a Swiss-American psychiatrist, a pioneer in near-death studies, and author of the internationally best-selling book, On Death and Dying (1969), [...]

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Death and Dying

Meaning mattersPope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying

The cycle of life surrounds usInspiring new beginnings in caring for people living with dementia

Meaning matters
Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying

The cycle of life surrounds us
Inspiring new beginnings in caring for people living with dementia