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My Loved One Attempted Suicide. What Now?
Treating the attempt as a medical issue may help to better support those in crisisThe aftermath of an attempted suicide can be fraught with tension, emotion and fear. Loved ones may be afraid to talk about the incident, fearing the conversation will bring up the person’s desire to end their life again. Friends and family may be terrified, constantly afraid that the person will try another time. However, avoiding…
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“An Archaeology of Silence” by Kehinde Wiley
A new exhibit looks at the death of Black men and womenClassic art is no stranger to depicting death. Scenes of a martyred Jesus and other saints dominated art for centuries, interspersed with a fascination with painting other tableaus of death and violence such as Socrates ingesting poison, Greek heroes felled in battle, or Ophelia drowned in water. But much of Western art was dominated by…
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Our Monthly Tip: Preserve Your Last Memories With Email
How to use email to digitally preserve memories in the aftermath of a deathOur Monthly Tip: When you lose a loved one, whether unexpectedly or not, you are still suddenly confronted with what feels like a million conflicting priorities around planning a memorial, coordinating an estate, grieving, caring for others, and more. Many people describe the time period right before and after losing someone as being a “blur”…
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“Deepening The Wonder”
Hafiz invites us to joyfully embrace the impermanence of existenceDeath is a favor to us,But our scales have lost their balance. The impermanence of the bodyShould give us great clarity,Deepening the wonder in our senses and eyes Of this mysterious existence we shareAnd are surely just traveling through. If I were in the Tavern tonight,Hafiz would call for drinks And as the Master poured,…
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Prison Inmates Lack Access to Hospice Care
Organizations work to provide a dignified death for those behind barsHospice care can benefit anyone diagnosed with a terminal illness, even incarcerated individuals. However, few inmates have access to the same level of care. Many organizations believe prison inmates are deserving of the hope and comfort these services provide for others on the outside. And they are working diligently to ensure end-of-life services become an…
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“You’re Missing”
A song mourning 9/11 also resonates with othersBruce Springsteen’s 2002 album “The Rising” was a poignant reflection on 9/11. In it, he reflects on the politics of the time, shares in the grief of the nation, fights against anti-Muslim rhetoric, and honors fallen first responders. But he also manages to convey the quiet sadness and grief experienced by families who lost a…
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Will Xenotransplantation Answer the Nation’s Organ Shortage?
Successful implantation of pig kidneys into two patients offers promising resultsXenotransplantation is the practice of transplanting functioning animal organs into a human recipient. According to the National Kidney Foundation, “On average, 17 people die each day in the United States waiting for an organ transplant.” This results in over 6,000 deaths each year. Because of this national medical crisis, researchers have reached beyond human donors…
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“Ethical Wills: Putting Your Values on Paper”
A helpful written resource about sharing personal beliefs and practical advice for future generationsAn ethical will is a written record articulating a person’s beliefs, philosophies and life experiences as a legacy for others. While not a legal document, an ethical will can serve as a loving gift for future generations. The book “Ethical Wills: Putting Your Values on Paper” details the who, what, when and how of ethical…
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A Virtual Team Huddle Brings More Humanity to Cancer Care (Interview)
An Interview with oncologist Hoa Le, M.D., who introduced the huddle to his oncology practiceMedical professionals cannot prevent death, but Hoa Le, M.D. is working to provide patients with what he describes as a “beautiful, dignified” end-of-life experience. Le, who’s been an oncologist for the past 17 years and currently practices at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara, California, has created a new form of care that’s altering the late-stage…
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