By Jackson Rainer for Next Avenue A friend asked with genuine concern, “How are you?” “I’m OK. Not very happy, never am. I think the world is a pretty crazy place,…
Years Caring for His Wife Transformed This Doctor’s View of Health Care
By Judith Graham for Next Avenue Caring for someone with a serious illness stretches people spiritually and emotionally, often beyond what they might have thought possible. Dr. Arthur Kleinman, a professor…
Preparing for the Unexpected Death of a Spouse
By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell for Next Avenue When my husband, Dale, passed away at age 57 from a sudden, massive heart attack two days before Thanksgiving in 2018, the last thing on…
Heart & Soul Hospice of Farmington honored for achievements
Heart & Soul Hospice of Farmington received a certificate of recognition from its parent company PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America) for reaching goals in fiscal year 2019, covering the months…
Coping with Complicated Grief
By Suzanne Boles for Next Avenue “Thank you for the intervention. Friends and family came to be with me. I agreed to be admitted to hospital. Am waiting for a bed.…
Heart & Soul Hospice of Wichita honored for achievements
Heart & Soul Hospice of Wichita received a certificate of recognition from parent company PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America) for reaching goals in fiscal year 2019, covering the months of…
Pass Along Traditions With a Family Cookbook
By Brette Sember for Next Avenue Nearly everyone can share a favorite food memory; whether it’s all of the components of the family’s traditional Thanksgiving meal or Grandma’s molasses cookie recipe or Dad’s…
Grief During the Holidays: Some Tips
The winter holidays are generally perceived as “the most wonderful time of the year.” But for those who are facing grief after the death of a loved one, the holidays…
Myths of Hospice Care
In the living room, a grandfather laughs and plays video games with his granddaughters. Later, he joins the rest of his family to say grace before enjoying a meal together.…
Paying for End-of-Life Care
How to pay for the rising costs of health care? Concerns over these costs are shared not only by elected officials but by almost every family across the country. Many…