Whenever I struggle with end-of-life questions – whenever it feels like my disabilities are too much to handle – I think of a young woman named Kim.
End of Life
Fear and dread about dying are widespread, even among Christians. Hospice is a port in the storm at the end of life.
Whether you give time, resources or acts of service, give it knowing that you are breathing life into someone who may be barely hanging on.
Caregivers are like anyone else: We hate asking for help or encouragement. But we really need it.
Caregiving – whether for the elderly, ill or someone with special needs – is a largely thankless job. Don’t try to handle it alone.
How do you open a discussion with parents about a terminal diagnosis? Begin with preparation and prayer.
Many adult children find themselves facing tough decisions — and tough discussions — as they witness signs of their parents’ health failing.
With increased panic about the Zika virus comes a corresponding increase in discussions about abortion as a response.
End-of-life medical care is complicated and sometimes murky, often requiring quick decisions on matters of life and death. Having a plan in place can make all the difference.
Physician-assisted suicide is dangerous sign of the times, as doctors move from their longstanding oath of doing patients no harm to actually facilitating their death.