Tag Archives: Travel

A “Bucket List” May Be Beneficial For End-Of-Life Treatment

A new study suggests that discussing one's bucket list with a physician could lead to better, more personalized care

A new study out of Stanford University suggests that patients should share a “bucket list” (if they have one) with their physician to facilitate better “preference-sensitive” care. With this strategy, researchers contend that doctors can make more suitable healthcare recommendations … Continue reading

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Study Finds Fewer American Automobile Fatalities Linked to Decreased Driving

Car crash deaths are down, but so is time spent traveling

A new study released by the American Journal of Preventative Medicine concludes that Americans drove less from 2003 to 2014. This decrease in road activity correlated directly with a decrease in automobile fatalities. However, less time spent behind the wheel … Continue reading

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The Vanishing Act of Bereavement Fares

How the disappearance of airline bereavement fares are costing more than just money

If you’re anything like I am, most of your travel plans are made weeks, months and possibly even years in advance. That family vacation for next spring, the business trip your boss briefly mentioned over lunch… everything is coordinated ahead … Continue reading

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Caravan Over Chemo: One Woman’s Cancer Diagnosis Leads to the Ultimate Road Trip

A 90-year-old woman embraces her love of travel at the end of life

When her doctor told her that she had uterine cancer, 90-year-old Norma responded, “I’m hitting the road.” Rather than choosing surgery or undergoing chemotherapy, she decided to take an extended road trip six months ago, and she hasn’t stopped since. … Continue reading

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