Read Part 1 of My End-of-Life Plan: Create a Comfortable Environment Every great party needs a pregame. For me, vigil sitting would be the ultimate pregame, before the grand finale – my celebration of life (aka funeral)! It will be exclusive – invitations only, and only best behavior allowed. Joking aside, I view vigil […]
Nothing in life is certain except death and taxes, so goes the saying. We grumble through taxes year after year, because we don’t want to be on the naughty list of the IRS. Death and dying, on the other hand, has no agency of its own. Without its nudging, we find ourselves avoiding all contact […]
My father is 75. Despite his decent genetics, growing up in 1950s China wasn’t exactly a health retreat. Famine, political movements, and poverty took their toll before he even turned 18. But to his credit, he spent the rest of his life trying to compensate—regular exercise, a balanced diet, and an unwaveringly positive attitude. I […]
Ryan was 17 when he was diagnosed with cancer. It would have been devastating to anyone at any age, let alone a senior in high school, full of hopes and dreams for the future. The days following the news, Ryan and his parents waited for biopsy results in agony. Then one night, Ryan woke up […]
Imagine facing terminal cancer and being forced to live through unbearable pain every day. But instead of praying for your suffering to end soon, you can reclaim your final days – deciding when and how to die with dignity and peace, and to spare your family from unnecessary emotional pain as well. For Dr. Barbara […]
Many people ask when to start end-of-life planning. The answer is simple: any time is a good time. The Importance of Planning Life is unpredictable. We can never know what the next minute, hour, or day might bring. End-of-life planning allows us to make informed decisions about our care and legacy before time or illness […]
