11 steps to a good death – during Covid-19, these strange times. Strange is the right word for now. It is non-judgmental. It says this Covid-19 crisis is different, unfamiliar, something new to be navigated. The following list is adapted from the steps outlined in A Good Death: a compassionate and practical guide to prepare […]
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A Good Death by Margaret Rice is now available for purchase online.
A Good Death is a guide to facilitate much needed conversation and provide resources for grief management and palliative care.
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Even Harvard knows about grief.
Friend and fellow traveller Mimi passed this info along. It’s a resource to help with grief, prepared by Harvard Medical School’s publishing house. This line attracted our attention: “You’ll learn that some of the things we’ve been taught about grief don’t necessarily hold true.” For example, *denial can actually be helpful *anger isn’t always part […]
What has grief taught Claudia Tyson?
Claudia is a warm face who brightens up my local coffee shop, first thing in the morning. She works for a mission organisation, Church Missionary Society. But we’ve chatted with her today because she’s our neighbour. Her response to our two questions, which we’re asking a few people this year, shows that the people who […]
The Ocean of Grief – How does grief affect older people?
Dr Katrin Gerber, of the National Ageing Research Institute, has turned the spotlight on grief in older people. “In our society, older people are often overlooked, … Read More about The Ocean of Grief – How does grief affect older people?
Today, a Good Grief! explainer.
Good Grief! is a resource to share with anyone who needs it. Here is the link to today’s newsletter. … Read More about Today, a Good Grief! explainer.
We love this photo of Kathryn.
We love this photo of Kathryn Breusch - and not just because of the book she's holding. Kathryn is a death doula, holistic funeral director with Picaluna Funerals, … Read More about We love this photo of Kathryn.
Palliative Care
Is the place I want to be cared for the place where I want to die?
The work of Dr Katrin Gerber has caught our eye. This is because whenever the question comes up about where someone … Read More about Is the place I want to be cared for the place where I want to die?
Pharmacists and palliative care.
Pharmacists are key players in the delivery of effective palliative care because they deliver and manage the drugs to … Read More about Pharmacists and palliative care.
Resources
‘Capturing kindness’ through funeral photography.
"What motivates me is to capture people being kind to each other." Photo by John Slaytor, … Read More about ‘Capturing kindness’ through funeral photography.
Is fear of death a factor in some mental illness?
The article “Death anxiety – the worm at the core of mental illness” argues that death anxiety is a hidden factor in … Read More about Is fear of death a factor in some mental illness?