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SevenPonds / Magazine / So, You Got the News
Category: So, You Got the News
It’s a terminal illness
A terminal diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but you’re not without ways to live meaningfully while dying. Written by Kathleen Clohessy, a former registered nurse who cared for families and children facing life-threatening illness, this column explores every aspect of living well with a terminal illness. Drawing from her years of expertise, she addresses challenges ranging from anticipatory grief and palliative care to medical costs and defining your legacy, while illuminating the challenges associated with chronic illness and its effects on family relationships.
