The study of end-of-life experiences and palliative care encompasses the clinical, psychological and spiritual dimensions that mark the final stages of life. Research in this field addresses both the ...

In the past 50 years, our knowledge about death and dying has increased significantly. Since Dr. Kubler-Ross's 1969 book On Death and Dying, death is no longer a forbidden topic. People have been able ...

If your loved one on hospice suddenly appears to reach up to the sky or ceiling at the end of their life, you're not just imagining it. For the 'unexplainable phenomenon' is 'really common' among ...

"At the end of life, it doesn't matter who you are or how much money you have." Suzanne O’Brien has had a unique window into the psyche of the dying. She has been at the bedside of over 1,000 people ...

Isolation precautions for COVID-19 patients are preventing some family members from saying goodbye to loved ones nearing the end of life, reports FOX59 News. Indiana health officials reported the ...

The end-of-life journey is dynamic and often challenging, but it holds immense potential for transformation. With over 35 years as a physician, I've witnessed firsthand the limitations of our ...

Patients who receive systemic anti-cancer treatment near end of life are more likely to be hospitalized, go to the intensive ...

A three-lecture series about creating an empowered end-of-life experience from Dr. Bob Uslander and hosted by Del Mar Community Connections (DMCC) will commence with the first lecture on June 21 at ...

The demand for end-of-life doulas is rising. Here’s how they address the physical and emotional needs of those nearing death. For 24 years, Natalie Ann Evans has worked as a birth doula, providing ...

Older people with less wealth showed a higher burden of symptoms when they approached the end of their lives compared with those who had more wealth, a study found. The report was published in JAMA ...

The British Parliament’s recent emotional debate and vote regarding physician-assisted suicide underscores the complexity of the issue. The proposed bill passed with a narrow margin in the House of ...