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- May 21, 2011: The End of Life as You Know ItI am sure you have heard that the rapture was to begin on May 21, 2011. I am wondering if this rapture is the same as all others predicted since before Jesus Christ walked the earth. Why is society "hell-bent" on predicting our own annihilation?
Book Review: "The Four Things that Matter Most" By Ira Byock MDThe Four Things That Matter Most is "A Book About Living". Ira Byock provides a unique perspective on life and relationships based on his experiences as a physician in the emergency room and with palliative care and hospice patients.
Who REALLY Needs an End of Life Plan - and Why?Nobody likes to talk about death or dying, but the harsh reality is that some day we will all die...and sometimes much sooner than we anticipate. Therefore, we all have two choices: We can do nothing, or create an End of Life Plan.- You Say 'Death Panel' I Say 'End of Life Planning'Some call it a death panel. Some call it end-of-life counseling. Let's just call it a humane way to face the reality of death.
- See This Real-Life Story - Who REALLY Needs an End of Life Plan?There is no such thing as planning and preparing your End of Life Plan too soon. On the contrary, the worst thing you can do is take the attitude of "it won't happen to me". Keep this old adage in mind: "By Failing to Plan...You are Planning to Fail."
Politics Killed Medicare Ruling on End-of-life Planning, the Audacity of HonestyMisinformation about end-of-life planning is rampant but some tragedies can be avoided without government help. A widow's perspective...
Hospice Care Advocates Outraged:A look at what "advance care planning is" and how the Obama administration is caving in to the GOP, regarding end of life care.- Obama Administration to Encourage 'End of Life' DiscussionsThe Obama administration is planning to initiate a program to "encourage" doctors to engage patients in end of life planning through regulation, even though the provision was rejected in the final draft of the health care reform law.
Medicare to Revive End-of-Life DecisionThe Obama administration will pass legislation that will allow Medicare to pay for counseling on end-of-life decisions between doctor and patient.
How to Talk to Your Parents About "End of Life Issues"Society seems to deny that death is inevitable,and now refers to end of life issues. Being matter-of-fact will reduce the strain for all of you.
Top 10 Reasons to Pre-Arrange Your End-of-Life PlansStudies prove that most Americans today are actually dying without creating as much as a will or trust, as well as neglecting to pre-arrange their end-of-life plans and preferences.- Doula for the Dying - Improving the End of Life ExperienceA discussion of the concept of the death doula, or death midwife, to help the dying person and family have a good death experience.
- Obama Reinstates End of Life Manual for VeteransThis planning manual appeared to assist our vets in preparing a living will.
- Death Panels: What Are They?What exactly are the death panels mentioned so much in the news? Why is there so much anger spewing from both sides?
- End of Life and How Family Members Can Make it EasierThe end of life comes for all of us, eventually and it is sometimes a blessed relief. How can you as a family member make these end of life days easier for your loved one?
- Living Will, Advanced Medical Decisions for End of LifeMaking your own medical decisions in advance for your end of life care gives you peace of mind and makes things easier for your loved ones.
- End-Of-Life Decisions: Withholding & Withdrawing Treatment VS. Managing SymptomsOffering a look at the issues many families and physicians face as they make end-of-life decisions for a family member who has a Living Will and chooses to withhold treatment.
- Let Go and Let GodDeath from a nurse's perspective.
- The End of LifeWhen the sights around me, finally die ...
Our DestinyThere is a crossing over between philosophy and science--a noble blend of existence.
God's PlanThe end of life must be, whatever God has planned.- Is Death the End of Life?Critics of God make the argument that upon death we enter a space of nothingness where we lose consciousness, feeling nothing, hearing nothing, seeing nothing, tasting nothing and smelling nothing. Everything about us simply ceases to exist,
- Dear MomAn unborn child pleads for his life with his mother, who is planning an abortion.
Everything You Need to Know About Burial InsuranceBefore we die, each of us has two choices. First, create an end of life plan and consider using burial insurance. Second, do nothing and leave our family to cope with lots of unnecessary emotional and financial pressures.- Planning for the End of LifePlanning out how you intend to pass along your legacy after your death inextricably interwoven into the preparations that you make for the period of time leading up to it.
- Reflections on Being Seventy PlusHow to live comfortably, usefully and productively during old age is described
- End of Life - Healing Family RiftsHave you ever tried to heal a family rift? Families often fight. Families often have different opinions. Sometimes families are broken. Families can heal. Share these words with anyone you know facing this challenge, before it's too late.
- Breakup is Not End of Life - Move On!When we enter a relationship, somehow our entire world begins to revolve around the person we love!
- A Homeless Man's View on the Health Care LegislationI'm homeless living in Lancaster, Calif., and this is how I feel the Obama Health care bill will affect me.
OUTWARD SIGNS of INNER LIFEStory in poetic verse, telling what the eyes reveal or conceal.- End of Life PlanningBefore the great plague kills us all, it's a good idea to consider what the world would look like if the USA became the Tombstone Nation.
- Patient Advocacy in End of LifePatient advocacy in assisting those in the terminal stage of cancer, or other terminal disease, can be difficult and heart-wrenching for both the patient and family.
- Death Panel MadnessAdversaries of health care reform have targeted physicians who seek Medicare reimbursement for end of life counseling. Myths and lies that claim the potential killing off of American elders is absurd.
- Death Panel MadnessAdversaries of health care reform have targeted physicians who seek Medicare reimbursement for end of life counseling. Myths and lies that claim the potential killing off of American elders is absurd.
How to Prepare for a Death in the Family - Steps to Deal with End-of-Life DecisionsDealing with a family member's terminal illness is hard enough, but there is also a tremendous administrative burden placed on the family. This is a guide to make the death of a loved one as easy as possible.- Autumn DanceThis is a creative writing piece which compares the end of the autumn leaf's existence with that of a wonderful woman, Arlene Paeper.
- The Truth Behind the Death Panels of Health CareHow the rumors of the death panel's originated to ruin the health care debate.
- Things May Be Seen as Beautiful to People Nearing the End of LifeAccording to some people they see loved ones, friends, relatives and pets that have passed.
- Remaining YearsLooking ahead at the years stretching before you in a long-term relationship
Gratitude for TomorrowFew verses of gratitude from a non-poet.
