Category Archives: end of life

The Top 5 Things to Do When a Loved One Is Dying

Posted on July 30, 2013 by webmaven

This is certainly reasonable advice and within the reach of just about anyone. A short well written list, numbers 1 and 5 are my favorites. One could say: Stay with your loved one and the space in a  positive non … Continue reading →

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A Good Death

Posted on June 17, 2013 by webmaven

  Thank you to Sacred Dying for recommending another well written article about “…the growing movement to re-envision the end of life—to give seriously ill patients the right to limit or decline aggressive (and often futile) treatments. Those who wanted … Continue reading →

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A Good Life Honored by A Terrific Obituary

Posted on May 5, 2013 by webmaven

Antonia Larroux Obituary: View Antonia Larrouxs Obituary by New York Times. This is about the best obit I’ve ever read. It makes me reflect on how we view our lives and if we can keep a sense of humor and … Continue reading →

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Hospice medical care for dying patients : The New Yorker

Posted on May 2, 2013 by webmaven

Hospice medical care for dying patients : The New Yorker. A terrific article…well worth the time to read.

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For a Hospice Pioneer, Still a Tough Call – NYTimes.com

Posted on March 7, 2013 by webmaven

For a Hospice Pioneer, Still a Tough Call – NYTimes.com. I knew Paul Brenner, what  a wonderful gentle man. I took a walk through Jacob Perlow Hospice with him back in the ’90s and had a good interview for our … Continue reading →

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Practice of Phowa

Posted on January 12, 2013 by webmaven

The Practice of Essential Phowa taken directly from Copyright 1997 C. Longaker and Rigpa Fellowship: “Facing Death and Finding Hope” and the website www.abuddhistlibrary.com   First sit quietly and settle yourself, bringing all the energies of your mind and body back … Continue reading →

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