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Passwords can cause havoc when we pass away
The modern need for internet security can cause havoc when someone dies. Jennifer Cooke shares her recent experience of this – and other problems for executors, a role you can find yourself in with little warning, preparation or support.Jennifer is an award-winning author and journalist and former legal affairs writer … Read more
The Modern ‘Art of Dying’
Here are 11 ideas to help us develop a better approach to dying in the modern era. In medieval times before most people could read, they used to rely on 11 little illustrations called the ‘ars moriendi’, which means ‘The Art of Dying’, to help them. To be honest, they … Read more
Heart failure
Gina has had some confronting news. “I am a 62-year-old woman. I’ve been diagnosed with heart failure, (six months ago) and this will likely cause my death. At what point should I start seeing palliative care specialists? My cardiologist is coy about discussing this with me.” The diagnosis took … Read more
The Resource Hub
I AM EXPERIENCING
GRIEF
Articles to help with grief in its many forms.
I WANT TO PLAN
A GOOD DEATH
The tools and strategies used in advanced planning
I AM
CARING
Caring for others or yourself is an important part of life
I WANT TO CONNECT WITH
COMMUNITY
Finding community & connection with others
I WANT TO UNDERSTAND
COVID19
Articles on the pandemic and stories from those affected by it
Good Grief! is a site by Margaret Rice, aimed at facilitating conversation and providing resources for grief management & end of life discussion.
It’s also a place for you to indulge in a lighter side of grief, to seek relief, comfort and wisdom from those who’ve experienced it.
Have you got something to say about your experience of loss or sadness? A story to share? Would you like to find more about how to cope? Good Grief! is a page for everyone. You can contact Margaret here.
After all, we all know what grief is, even though we aren’t very good at talking about it.
Video Series: Practical Care at the End of Life
We're very excited to be able to share a new set of short, practical videos about personal care at end-of-life. Good Grief! and Kellie Cooper-Smith discuss how to provide personal care at the end-of-life.
Conversations & Workshops
Margaret Rice hosts periodic events, book discussions and workshops
Books
Amazon is selling A Good Death: a compassionate and practical guide to prepare for the end of life.
Click here to read a sample chapter of A Good Death
A Good Death by Margaret Rice is available to purchase via Booktopia or Dymocks.
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