Author: Marissa Abruzzini


  • People with Developmental Disabilities Have Few Options When Caretakers DieMany states lack the resources to help family caretakers

    People with Developmental Disabilities Have Few Options When Caretakers Die
    Many states lack the resources to help family caretakers

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  • “The Unforgetting” Explores the Evolution of GriefArtist Peter Watkins makes evolving photos and installations following his mother's suicide

    “The Unforgetting” Explores the Evolution of Grief
    Artist Peter Watkins makes evolving photos and installations following his mother’s suicide

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  • “Memphis Skyline”A beautiful memorial song dedicated to Jeff Buckley

    “Memphis Skyline”
    A beautiful memorial song dedicated to Jeff Buckley

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  • Studies Show Differences in Quality of Palliative CareBlack patients and patients with organ failure report poor levels of palliative care

    Studies Show Differences in Quality of Palliative Care
    Black patients and patients with organ failure report poor levels of palliative care

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  • “The Good Death”In this book, a journalist examines our laws and attitudes about end-of-life care

    “The Good Death”
    In this book, a journalist examines our laws and attitudes about end-of-life care

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  • Our Weekly Tip: Make a Last Letter to Your Loved OnesWrite your letter as you plan the rest of your will

    Our Weekly Tip: Make a Last Letter to Your Loved Ones
    Write your letter as you plan the rest of your will

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  • Body Transportation is Less Regulated Than You Might Think
    In some states, transportation of bodies only requires a driver’s license

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  • A New Law Requires Hospitals to Notify Patients of Outpatient StatusThe Notice Act closes a Medicare loophole that left many families in debt

    A New Law Requires Hospitals to Notify Patients of Outpatient Status
    The Notice Act closes a Medicare loophole that left many families in debt

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  • When Everyday Objects Become SacredAn artist remembers the loss of her mother through photography

    When Everyday Objects Become Sacred
    An artist remembers the loss of her mother through photography

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  • Do Partial DNRs Increase the Risk of Suffering?Doctors warn patients that cherry-picking options might cause harm

    Do Partial DNRs Increase the Risk of Suffering?
    Doctors warn patients that cherry-picking options might cause harm

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