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End of Life

End of Life: The Cessation of Food and Water

by Randall J. Ryder November 30, 2011

We have noted in our End of Life section on this Web site resources that better inform and prepare individuals who may be experiencing death for the first time. We also provide links to organizations that seek to help prepare an individual for the passing of a loved one. There is no doubt, that with [...]

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PBS Frontline Broadcast on Death

by Randall J. Ryder December 20, 2010

A new broadcast by PBS’ Frontline, entitled Facing Death, explores end-of-life decisions in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. The broadcast focuses on the issues that confront families, doctors, and patients as their chronic medical conditions bring them to the brink of death. Recommend on Facebook Tweet [...]

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Opening the Dialogue on Death

by Randall J. Ryder October 6, 2010

“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Benjamin Franklin (1706-90). While death, as an event is certain, how one dies is a matter of faith, planning, understanding of the medical profession, family needs, and communication with loved ones. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments [...]

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Grief is a Natural Emotion

by Randall J. Ryder September 14, 2010

Feeling Grief Grief is a natural aspect of life that is experienced when a loved one dies, when one is divorced, or the loss of a job. The experience of grief brings the feeling of being numb, as if you are in shock. Physically, one may experience trembling, nausea, trouble breathing, muscle weakness, dry mouth, [...]

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Employers Offering Support to Caregiver Employees

by Randall P Ryder August 12, 2010

Experiencing the end of a loved one’s life can be a tremendously difficult experience. For many individuals, they are acting as a caregiver during the last part of a loved one’s life. By itself, that can be an overwhelming experience. Many caregivers, however, still have to balance working at the same time. Fortunately, some companies [...]

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Elder Suicides Rising

by Randall P Ryder April 5, 2010

As the percent of the population that is 65 years or over increases, so too does the number of suicides among the elderly.  In Minnesota, the highest suicide rate since 1990 is for white men over the age of 75. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a [...]

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