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Jewish Views and Customs at the End-of-life
A Jewish parable to consider throughout lifeWhy weren’t you Zusia? Once, the great Hassidic leader, Zusia, came to his followers. His eyes were red with tears, and his face was pale with fear. “Zusia, what’s the matter? You look frightened!”
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What Does Medicare Cover?
Medicare at a Glance Infographic helps seniors understand complicated Medicare coverageWhile Medicare coverage provides a vital lifeline to almost fifty million Americans, understanding how it works and what it covers confounds a number of us. Wanting to end the confusion and provide vital Medicare information in one place, Desert Oasis Healthcare created this free online resource to explain Medicare coverage. The infographic furnishes users with…
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“Transfiguration”
Louisa May Alcott’s “Transfiguration” views death as “the true sucess”As its name suggests, “Transfiguration,” by Louisa May Alcott, is about change, and specifically change for the better. The poem was written about Alcott’s mother after her death, and it’s filled with so much love and admiration that one can’t help but feel better about death after reading it. The poem shows a sincere reverence for…
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An Eco Urn That Returns to the Earth
Bios takes a “green funeral” to the next levelTalk about continuing the cycle of life: designers Martin Ruiz de Azua and Gerard Moline have designed the Bios Urn, a biodegradable urn that also contains the seed of a tree, making it perfect for a green funeral. After the urn is buried, the seed begins to grow, eventually becoming a tree (or the plant…
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What are the Effects of Trauma? (Interview)
Understanding the full effects of trauma from death on those who’ve survived a life-changing eventIn 1999, Carolyn Mears’ son was a student at Columbine High School in Colorado, where a horrifying mass shooting claimed the lives of 12 students and 1 teacher. She now serves as dissertation advisor and adjunct faculty at the University of Denver and is a member of the school’s Advisory Board of the Trauma Certification…
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An Ancient Practice: Aboriginal Burial Ceremonies
Taking a look at the first environmentally friendly funeralThe Aborigines of Australia might represent the oldest living culture in the world. Aboriginal culture is most commonly known for its unique artistic technique evolving from the red ochre pigment cave paintings that started cropping up 60,000 years ago, but many don’t know about their complex and environmentally friendly burial rites. One of the most…
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Ellen Goodman Launches The Conversation Project
The grassroots campaign helps get the conversation started about your wishes for end-of-life care.60% of people say that making sure their family is not burdened by tough end-of-life healthcare decisions is “extremely important”. 56% have not communicated their end-of-life wishes with anyone. To address these facts, former Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Ellen Goodman has created The Conversation Project, which launched today with a goal that is both simple and transformative: to have…
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Murder or Mercy Killing? An Extreme Case in End-of-Life Healthcare
A recent hospital shooting illustrates a controversial end-of-life issue.Dominating national headlines last week was the news of an Ohio man accused of shooting to death his ailing wife in the hospital. The two had been married 45 years, and some say the shooting was part of a “death pact” promise they’d made to prevent end-of-life suffering. “This is going to become one of…
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