How To Die In Oregon
In 1994 Oregon became the first state to legalize a terminally ill person's request to end his or her life with medication. At the time, only Belgium, Switzerland, and the Netherlands had legalized the practice. 'How to Die in Oregon' tell the stories of those most intimately involved with the practice today -- terminally ill Oregonians, their families, doctors, and friends -- as well as the passage of a similar law in Washington State. 1:47:09 min.
Facing Death without Religion: Secular sources like science work well for meaning making
The end of life is frightening because it’s a new experience; we don’t know where we are going. If a person is ill, dying may entail physical pain and disability. Even in the best of circumstances, we may find ourselves unable to engage in basic physical activities we used to take for granted, or facing the loss of mental acuity. And for most older people, the final years bring the loss of partners, family members, and friends who would otherwise support them at this time.
The Grief Channel From Good Grief
Welcome to The Grief Channel, dedicated to normalizing conversations around grief, death and dying. Grief can be incredibly tough, but is a natural part of life and can be transformative, instead of being something to be feared and locked away. Our mission is to share knowledge, research and stories that people can relate to, and to provide solace and support. Content comes from Good Grief Festival, which, since its launch in October 2020, has reached over 25,000 people in the UK around the world.
Good Grief Resources
Grief is a normal and natural reaction to death. Love and grief are inseparable – they are yin and yang – so when we lose those we love we experience grief. It is a normal response and it has been a part of the human condition since the beginning of time. You can see grief in every culture. Some cultures embrace this experience more directly than others. Some, unfortunately, sweep this experience under the rug or pathologize it as an abnormality.
GeriPal: A Geriatrics and Palliative Care Podcast for Every Healthcare Professional
GeriPal was created with the support of the Division of Geriatrics at the University of California. They invite the brightest minds in geriatrics, hospice, and palliative care to talk about the topics that you care most about, ranging from recently published research in the field to controversies that keep us up at night.
Categories that can be found on the podcast are noted below.
Surviving the Death of a Baby: Grief Resources from First Candle
No matter how deep your grief and how great your pain, remember that you are not alone. First Candle, as well as others whohave traveled this road before you, are here to help you through the difficult time following the death of your baby.
When a baby dies, hopes and dreams are shattered and lives are forever changed. Initial feelingsof shock and confusion are combined with questions:What happened?Why me?
Shopping For Funeral Services
Articles in this series include: Shopping for Funeral Services The FTC Funeral Rule Funeral Costs and Pricing Checklist Types of Funerals Choosing a Funeral Provider Buyi
Cultural Relevance in End-of-Life Care
This resource addresses three major areas of cultural relevance in end-of-life care: cultural competency in clinical practice; advance directives; and pain management.