Author: Kathleen Clohessy


  • Alex Trebek, Cancer, and the Language of Life-Limiting IllnessWho decides how a man who’s just been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer "should" behave?

    Alex Trebek, Cancer, and the Language of Life-Limiting Illness
    Who decides how a man who’s just been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer “should” behave?

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  • What Are Pre-Need Plans and What Should Consumers Know About Them? (Interview)An interview with Ruth Bennett, executive director of the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Arizona, Part One

    What Are Pre-Need Plans and What Should Consumers Know About Them? (Interview)
    An interview with Ruth Bennett, executive director of the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Arizona, Part One

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  • “The Frieze of Life” by Edvard MunchThe late 19th-century artist's collection portrays life, love, heartbreak and death

    “The Frieze of Life” by Edvard Munch
    The late 19th-century artist’s collection portrays life, love, heartbreak and death

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  • “End Game” Nominated for an Academy AwardThe Netflix film about death and dying is vying for the Oscar for Best Documentary Short

    “End Game” Nominated for an Academy Award
    The Netflix film about death and dying is vying for the Oscar for Best Documentary Short

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  • “You Should Be Here”A poignant ballad about missing someone you love

    “You Should Be Here”
    A poignant ballad about missing someone you love

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  • New Evidence Ties Low-Calorie Sweetened Beverages to Cardiovascular DiseaseHeavy consumption of diet drinks linked to a higher risk of stroke

    New Evidence Ties Low-Calorie Sweetened Beverages to Cardiovascular Disease
    Heavy consumption of diet drinks linked to a higher risk of stroke

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  • “We Were Here”Five survivors of the San Francisco AIDS epidemic share their stories in this documentary film

    “We Were Here”
    Five survivors of the San Francisco AIDS epidemic share their stories in this documentary film

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  • Bereaved Family Members Need More than SupportBereavement care should focus on family concerns as well as emotional support, study shows

    Bereaved Family Members Need More than Support
    Bereavement care should focus on family concerns as well as emotional support, study shows

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  • Our Monthly Tip: Give Friendship Bracelets as a Memorial GiftWhen a teenager dies, give their friends a simple piece of jewelry to remember them by

    Our Monthly Tip: Give Friendship Bracelets as a Memorial Gift
    When a teenager dies, give their friends a simple piece of jewelry to remember them by

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  • When Is the Right Time for Hospice Care?Many patients living with serious illnesses wait far too long to ask for help

    When Is the Right Time for Hospice Care?
    Many patients living with serious illnesses wait far too long to ask for help

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