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Posts Tagged with "end of life"

  • Death & Dying, Featured

    Posted on February 11th, 2012

    Written by Katherine Askew

    Tags

    cremation, death and dying, Death and The Descendents, end of life, end of life issues, end of life planning, funeral planning, funeral service, George Clooney, grief, memorial service, mourning, The Descendents

    DEATH AND “THE DESCENDENTS”

    OSCAR! OSCAR!
    Last week I saw the Oscar-nominated movie, The Descendents.  I hope it wins because more people will go to see it.  It is a realistic and understanding portrayal of what a family goes through during and after the death of a family member. The thing I love about it is that it captures the normalcy of death, rather than the Hollywood-style drama and horror we have come to expect.
    YOUR CAN RUN, BUT YOU CANNOT HIDE
    In the United States we have buffered ourselves from acknowledging… More

  • Death & Dying, Featured

    Posted on February 8th, 2012

    Written by Katherine Askew

    Tags

    cremation, death and dying, Der Rosenkavalier, end of life, end of life issues, end of life planning, fossil rim, funeral planning, funeral service, Funeral Services, Gotterdammerung, memorial service

    END OF LIFE: FUNERAL PLANNING (or not)

    In his January 16, 2012, TIME article, Over My Dead Body, Joel Stein shares his various and unrelated thoughts about funerals, which got me meditating on my own ideas about funerals. In my end-of-life planning my funeral is literally an afterthought (joke).  It is profoundly important to some.
    FUNERAL MUSIC
    The first time I gave any thought at all to my own funeral was on a hiking trip in the Adirondacks in my twenties.  My companions (fellow classical musicians) and I stopped… More

  • TheNewElder

    Posted on November 25th, 2011

    Written by Katherine Askew

    Tags

    Caregiver Emotions, caregiving, death of a parent, end of life, get a life, grief, next phase of your life, primary caregiver, soul of caregiving

    COUNTING MY BLESSINGS–BEFORE AND AFTER CAREGIVING

    This Thanksgiving marks the third anniversary of extreme ups and downs.  I have so much to be thankful for.
    TIMELINE
    11/11/08: Return from a wonderful 9-day hiking and camping trip in Big Bend National Park.
    11/18/08: Break my right ankle and 5th metatarsal by slipping on stairs.
    11/18/08 – 2/14/09: Discover that my boyfriend will stand by me through thick and thin–without whining.
    2/14/09: David proposes with traditional, gorgeous ring and bended knee. … More

  • TheNewElder

    Posted on November 11th, 2011

    Written by Katherine Askew

    Tags

    caregiving, coping strategies, death and dying, eldercare, end of life, oxytocin, pet therapy, power of touch, quality of life

    THE POWER OF TOUCH

    THE FELINE ALARM CLOCK
    Each morning, just as I am finally pulling myself out of bed, my aloof Maine Coon cat, Jack, jumps on the bed to snuggle.  Since I can’t resist, it is usually 15 or 20 minutes later when I finally get on my feet.  (I can never get him to jump on my lap when I call him.  It is always on his terms.) 
    I always start the day happy when Jack is my alarm clock.  I can’t help laughing at his catness, which immediately releases any anxiety I am feeling about… More

  • Death & Dying

    Posted on October 21st, 2011

    Written by Katherine Askew

    Tags

    caregivers, death and dying, end of life, hospice, hospice care, Institute for Palliative Care, palliative care, Pawsitive Pals Pet Therapy, pet therapy, San Diego Hospice, therapy animals

    HOSPICE WITH PET THERAPY

    I hope that if I experience hospice for myself, that my caregivers bring in furry friends.  The older I get, the more I cherish the unconditional and generous love of animals.  They make my world richer today.  I hope they are near to say goodbye when I leave this earth.  This lovely video captures the kindness of therapy animals.  These magical souls must know they are helping.… More

  • Death & Dying

    Posted on October 20th, 2011

    Written by Katherine Askew

    Tags

    death and dying, end of life, Faith Presbyterian Hospice, Heartland Hospice, hospice, hospice care, palliative care, terminal illness

    WHAT IS HOSPICE CARE?

    Hospice care is a philosophy.  It is not a place.   Care is provided by a team of physicians, nurses, clergy, social workers, volunteers, and therapists, and it is covered by Medicare.   Hospice provides comfort and support to anyone facing a terminal illness.  The patient and his or her family are treated as a unit.  After the death of a patient, hospice care may continue on for the family for a while.    A physician’s referral is required for admission to… More

  • Death & Dying

    Posted on September 29th, 2011

    Written by Katherine Askew

    Tags

    advance directives, Advance health care directive, death, death and dying, DNR, Do not resuscitate, end of life, end of life decisions, end of life issues, good death, Health care proxy, POA, power of attorney, R.I.P., rest in peace

    ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS–NOT JUST FOR END OF LIFE

    Preparing essential documents is an adult responsibility that should begin well before old age.  Most people think it is  something they should get around to “before I die”.  Let’s be realistic.  None of us know just when we will get there.
    Most people cannot bring themselves to get their documents organized.  This is understandable since it will take time, may require research, and can cost money.  The most common reason is simple (or complex) denial. … More

  • Death & Dying

    Posted on September 1st, 2011

    Written by David Downey

    Tags

    death, death and dying, end of life, end of life decisions, end of life issues, good death, R.I.P., rest in peace

    REST IN PEACE (R.I.P)

    “Rest in Peace”  is a phrase often seen or heard when someone admired or loved has passed on.  Frontier settlers would carve R.I.P. into a flat stone that would serve as a short epitaph on a grave marker before continuing their journey across the plains, or at least that’s what they do in movies.
    “REST IN PEACE”  (Catholic Church)
    But what is the origin of this phrase, and why is it so commonly used?  As with much of our culture, the answer to this question… More

  • Death & Dying

    Posted on August 8th, 2011

    Written by Katherine Askew

    Tags

    death and dying, end of life, end of life issues, George Carlin, truth through laughter

    END OF LIFE ISSUES: OPTIMISM AND SKEPTICISM

    George Carlin’s unique brand of optimism, cynicism, and skepticism about life and the end of life.… More

  • TheNewElder

    Posted on December 17th, 2010

    Written by Katherine Askew

    Tags

    death of a parent, end of life, Faith Presbyterian Hospice, Texas Voice Project, Texas Voice Project for Parkinson Disease

    Emotions Replay Long After the Death of a Parent

    It is the time of the year when I review all my financial accounts. I estimate last year’s income and expenses so that I know what to expect when I do my taxes.  As I started this annoying annual process a few days ago, I was surprised at the emotional impact of doing Mom’s tax preparation.  I had forgotten how much time and attention I paid to Mom’s finances and bookkeeping–and how absorbed I was in her care.
    As I went through her check book, credit card bills,… More

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