End-of-Life

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

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Author: Michelle Riba, University of Michigan On the morning of Easter Monday, after his final public address the day prior, [...]

Finding our compassion
Aiding her dying husband, a geriatrician learns the emotional and physical toll of caregiving

"Reading about caregiving of this kind was one thing. Experiencing it was entirely different." -  Dr. Rebecca Elon, an experienced geriatrician, speaking with author Judith Graham.   Author: Judith Graham May 18, 2021 The loss of a husband. The death of a sister. Taking in an elderly mother with dementia. [...]

2022-08-02T23:56:52-05:00July 27th, 2022|Categories: General, Mindful Presence|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

Creating Community
Bereaved Families Are ‘The Secondary Victims of COVID-19’

“Not being there in a loved one’s time of need, not being able to communicate with family members in a natural way, not being able to say goodbye, not participating in normal rituals — all this makes bereavement more difficult and prolonged grief disorder and post-traumatic stress more likely." -  [...]

2020-08-23T22:32:44-05:00August 18th, 2020|Categories: Creating Community|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Creating Community
Bereaved Families Are ‘The Secondary Victims of COVID-19’

Creating Community
Shortfall Of Comfort Care Signals Undue Suffering For Coronavirus Patients

"Some experts worry that a long-standing shortage of palliative care professionals ― who focus on the physical pain and mental and spiritual distress caused by serious illness — could leave many COVID-19 patients in distress... 'There is already a shortage, which will only worsen as demand goes up because of [...]

2020-07-05T17:56:22-05:00July 5th, 2020|Categories: Creating Community|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Creating Community
Shortfall Of Comfort Care Signals Undue Suffering For Coronavirus Patients

Mindful Presence
Lessons in Living From Being With Dying

Roshi Joan Halifax is recognized as master teacher and a pioneer in end-of-life care. She is Founder, Abbot, Head Teacher of Upaya Institute and Zen Center, a Buddhist monastery located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her 2009 book, Being With Dying: Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness in the Presence of [...]

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