by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Sep 14, 2020 | End of Life, Sentinel Articles
The first time I seriously though about body donation to science after death was when my parents finalized their estate plans and appointed me to be their primary agent. They explained how they wanted their bodies to be donated to science. Although previously I had...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Aug 31, 2020 | End of Life, Sentinel Articles
Deciding what to do with the remains of a loved one can be a touchy subject, especially if the deceased’s only stated preference was to say “no muss no fuss,” which means different things to different people. While the topic of advance funeral planning is...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jul 20, 2020 | End of Life, Sentinel Articles
Has COVID-19 deprived you of someone or something that was important to you? Perhaps you have lost a family member/friend or employment. A result of the pandemic may also be an altered sense of self due to financial upheaval, cancellation/modification of a...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Apr 20, 2020 | End of Life, Health information, Sentinel Articles
Are you one of the 92% of Americans who believe that discussions regarding end of life issues are important? This statistic is from a 2018 study by The Conversation Project, an organization formed in 2010 to help transform American culture in relation to the...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Sep 12, 2019 | End of Life, Sentinel Articles
The role of nutrition and hydration near end of life can be a controversial issue for many people. When an individual is near the end of life, families may feel concerned about the effects of decreased or absent food and fluid intake. As healthy individuals, we...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Sep 3, 2019 | End of Life, Sentinel Articles
Our previous column reviewed some of the mental/emotional and spiritual needs which individuals at the end of life may experience, how others can help meet these needs, and provide comfort to a dying individual...
