I’m sorry for your loss. I say loss even though your wife is still very much alive. While the literature refers to this period as...

Familial relationships can be challenging at the best of times — then add an illness or death.

In life's journey, one of our greatest fears often revolves around the idea of dying alone. It's a natural human instinct to seek...

The fear of being forgotten is a profound emotion that lingers in the hearts of many. Whether you are without immediate family or not,...

You are not alone in feeling this way. As we journey through life, there are moments when it can feel overwhelming. Perhaps it's the need...

Sitting by a dying person's bedside can evoke a mix of sadness and strangeness. You've already worked with the care team to ensure your...

It can be really tough when you're the one carrying all the responsibility for your parents' care, while your siblings seem to be MIA....

It can be challenging when a loved one has a short time to live, and they do not wish to see anyone, including you. Dying can feel like...

I offer my condolences for the loss you are experiencing. While the phrase "I'm sorry for your loss" is most commonly associated with the...

Receiving a serious illness diagnosis can be an overwhelming and emotional experience, often leaving you feeling like your life is...

Death is an inevitable fact of life, yet still one of the most challenging topics to discuss. It is understandable to feel scared of...

I’m sorry that your sister will be dying sooner than anyone hoped. The short answer to your question is yes, working with an end-of-life...

No, your health care team is not giving up on you. On the contrary, you are being referred to services proven by research to be most...

What your doctor is trying to tell you is that your life will never be the same again. Moving forward, you will see your life in two...

It’s ok. You likely heard the expression, everyone grieves differently. It’s true and here are just some of the reasons why. If you think...

It’s understandable that you are feeling stuck in the middle. You may feel the need to protect your mother, or your mother is asking you...

Your exhaustion is perfectly understandable and caused by a combination of demands: physical (e.g., lifting partner, toileting, household...

The good news is that you have children that care about you! Unfortunately, family disagreements are typically exacerbated in stressful...

This situation is more common than you think; one person in a couple wishes to discuss the anticipated death and the other person needs...

As children, we worry about the well-being and safety of our parents. We worry about falls, unhealthy diets, financial scams, and so much...