Emily Ziegler’s father died while she was in college. As she grieved for him, she also became the main caregiver for her mother, taking on medical and logistical tasks as well as “simply just being…

Whether you’re on a long ride to visit some friends or getting ready to start your morning working from home, podcasts are a great way to simultaneously pass the time and hear moving stories from…

Our team was busy across 2021 pulling together materials to support you in leading advance care planning conversations in your community. From a myriad of updated and brand-new guides to blog compilations offering a plethora…

In a culture which tends to deny that death is a natural part of life, the importance of candid communication about our final stages of life hit home personally when Lynn Sherwood’s daughter was diagnosed…

“When you hear the words heart attack and open heart surgery at the age of 33 you don’t just come face-to-face with your mortality, you collide with it in an explosive and unceremonious way.”  Read…

In her blog, Cheryl Stone writes that when mother had a stroke, her family had to make difficult decisions. Despite barriers to communication, they learned what her mother wanted and advocated for her needs.