Helping my 94-year-old mother die
Death is inevitable. Several years ago, when I talked with a patient about her cancer diagnosis, she reminded me that we all have expiration dates. And yet, we live in a culture that prizes youth.
Leaping into. . .
Grief and sorrow are my topics for this leap year day. I have much to be sad about these days. I doubt that I am alone.
Culture of Respect vs. Culture of Burden
It is final presentation time in the Communications in Health Care class I teach. Throughout the 14 weeks, students complete parts of the project: Interview two people in their sphere about their experiences in health care.