A national, nonpartisan, committee appointed by the Institute of Medicine is calling for a major overhaul of how we treat end-of-life care in America. The committee concluded in a report released on Wednesday that, “The…
A national, nonpartisan, committee appointed by the Institute of Medicine is calling for a major overhaul of how we treat end-of-life care in America. The committee concluded in a report released on Wednesday that, “The…
Be sure to check out this incredible photo story project by Photographer Andrew George. It captures photos of real people at the end of their lives as well as some of their wishes, hopes, dreams…
Be Smart Be Well: “Why do we have so many people who are dying in ways that they did not want to, often in ways that are more painful, more isolated than they wanted?” asks…
The Detroit News: Have you had The Conversation? If that question isn’t familiar, it soon will be. It drives directly to the heart of an issue that most people recognize as serious, but only a…
We are happy to announce that the recording of last week’s webinar talk show with Ellen Goodman, Nathan Kottkamp, Dr. Haider Javed Warraich, and Connie Holden, has been posted here. It includes all of the content…
Health Affairs dedicates its April 2014 issue to “The Long Reach of Alzheimer’s Disease.” The articles cover all aspects of Alzheimer’s, from research challenges, to legislative agendas, to end-of-life care and advance directives. Supporting this…