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Our Monthly Tip: Make an “In Case of Death” File to Ease Loved One’s Grief:
How preparing for your own death can be the ultimate act of love -
Passing of Beloved Comedian Births a New Comedy Festival:
Kenny DeForest keeps us laughing long after he's gone -
Forest Bathing Eases Grief by Soaking in Nature:
Mindfulness and a leisurely pace are key elements of the practice
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Tag Archives: Living with serious illness
“Intoxicated By My Illness” by Anatole Broyard
One writer's meditations following a cancer diagnosis
“Intoxicated By My Illness” is a collection of essays by Anatole Broyard. They all focus on an aspect of either death or serious illness. Broyard wrote three of the essays included during the final 14 months of his life after … Continue reading
“Life After the Diagnosis” by Dr. Steven Z. Pantilat
A palliative care physician offers practical advice to people living with a serious illness and their loved ones
Dr. Steven Pantilat’s “Life After the Diagnosis: Expert Advice on Living Well with Serious Illness for Patients and Caregivers” is a wonderful resource for individuals and families struggling to cope with life-limiting illness. Written in easy-to-understand layman’s terms, the book … Continue reading