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Understanding Prolonged Grief Disorder Most of us know grief as a wave—devastating at first, then gradually, mercifully, receding. We return to work. We laugh again. We find a way to carry the loss rather than be crushed by it. But for some people, that wave never pulls back. The pain is as raw after a… Read More
6 Things Never to Say to a Grieving Person And 3 Things to Absolutely Do “Grief is the price we pay for love.” – Queen Elizabeth II Grief is one of the most universal human experiences we’ll face. More than 57% of Americans have experience a major loss in the last three years, including the… Read More
Understanding Medical Aid in Dying End-of-life planning involves deeply personal choices around values, dignity, and preferences. A “good death” is as unique as each life and reflects what matters most to the individual. Research has found that for people at the end of their lives, one of the main definitions of “dying well” means directing… Read More
Being There: Advocating for Comfort and Dignity at the End of Life October 30, 2025Aging Life Care Professionals, Barbara Levison, Guest Writer, hospice care Laura Sanchez Written by Barbara Levison, MA, MSW, CMC, Aging Life Care Manager Being There: Advocating for Comfort and Dignity at the End of Life When it’s time to choose hospice care for a loved… Read More
The Emotional Journey Before Goodbye Maria sat quietly by her father’s bedside, watching his breath grow slower with each passing day. Though he was still there, her heart already felt heavy. She found herself mourning moments: the stories they hadn’t yet told, the hugs that might soon be gone, the future memories that would never… Read More
What to Know About Donating Your Body to Science Have you ever considered donating your body to science? While it may not be a common topic of conversation, whole-body donation plays an important role in research and education. Whole-body donations help inform many fields of science, from health sciences to criminal justice investigations. Sometimes, scientists… Read More