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“My father had cancer but didn’t want to talk about his health. Or his health care. Or his health care wishes. None of it. He wanted to know how his grandsons were doing. And how…

Crossing Abbey Road
Posted on 09/07/2022

He was in his early seventies, wearing flannel pajama bottoms and a worn tee shirt with a familiar image emblazoned across the front: the cover of the famous Beatles album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band….

Young people can have important conversations about what matters to them in their life and in their health care. Talking about life and death can be emotional, but it can also help take away the…

My Well Shaven Grandfather
Posted on 09/06/2021

Neha Pidatala’s grandfather was always incredibly doting and loving towards her. When his health began to decline, she returned the same affection by caring for him and honoring his wishes. Her piece gives readers a…

In Death, Joy
Posted on 09/06/2021

Melody Messner recounts her husband’s final weeks of life in this moving story. Aware that his last days were near, Melody and her husband took advantage of their time by laughing, joking and reminiscing together.