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Dying & Death Talk

Looking at dying and death for what it is: a part of life.

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Category: Mondays @ the hospice

Last night my (hospice) baby died.

The baby died last night. A member of the hospice staff texted me the news this morning. The baby came to the … More

Death of a Child

Babies and Hospice by Barbara Darius

09.21.15 It just goes against the natural order of things, a baby, that is a patient, in a hospice. But … More

Dying

Being sick: just one indignity after another – By Barbara Darius

Mrs.K. was taking a cocktail of medicines. One of the side effects of one particular pain medication was constipation. It … More

Dying, No Words

Tightened skin and exposed teeth…I guess I have some explaining to do – by Barbara Darius

09.16.2015 | Barbara Darius At the end of my last blog entry, I mentioned tightened skin and exposed teeth as … More

Dying

Handholding is not just for children and lovers – by Barbara Darius

09.15.2015 | Barbara Darius During another visit I was making my rounds and I heard this woman moaning. I go … More

Dying, Touch

At the end of the day, it is ALWAYS about the money.

09.13.15 | Barbara Darius One afternoon, I was sitting in the Nurses Station just talking about “whatever”.  I looked on … More

For the love of money, Shell games

My Visit to the Hospice (06.07.15)

I am of the belief that dying is just one big loss of dignity, just one small loss right after … More

Dying

Mondays @ the hospice (04.20.15)

This week I got an opportunity to speak with the staff, in particular two Registered Nurses (RNs). We had a … More

Death, Family Dynamics

Mondays @ the hospice (04.13.15)

Hi Everyone! Yes, I know today is Wednesday and I was supposed to report Monday evening (or at the latest … More

Mondays @ the hospice (04.06.15)

This week was really quiet in the hospice. Out of the 22 bed facility there were only 10 or 11 … More

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FINAL WISHES – A Workbook for Planning a Funeral, 2nd Edition

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Funeral Planning Workbook, 2nd Edition

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LIsa and Jer

About the Blogger

Lisa C. Oliver EdD, GC-C
Life Transitions Educator/
Certified Grief Counselor

Just one individual who is trying to get more people to discuss a natural process and event that will happen to everyone: DYING and DEATH.

RSS Dr. Death and the Humorist – A Podcast

  • Five Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Own Funeral
    Lisa and Jer discuss Five Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Own Funeral.
  • What Are Advanced Directives?
    Lisa and Jer discuss Advanced Directives: What they are, what they are not, why you should have Advanced Directives and their limitations.  Jer tells Lisa the story of his uncle who didnt need advanced directives because he knew EXACTLY when he was going to go...
  • Your Top Ten Objects Your Kids Don't Want
    Lisa and Jer review an excerpt from Elizabeth's Stewart's book, "No Thanks Mom" found on NextAvenue.org. 
  • End of Life Issues
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2016) state that only 3 of 10 individuals die instantly; the remaining 7 will decline as a result of a chronic illness. Lisa and Jer discuss end of life options.
  • Funny Funeral Stories
    The first 3  letters of the word funeral is FUN.  Lisa and Jerry discuss some humorous occurrences at funerals.
  • What is a Death Cafe?
    Dr. Death and The Humorist discuss Death Cafes: what it is, where to find one and what you need to hold your own - NOTE: A dead body is NOT required. :-)
  • Who are Dr. Death and the Humorist
    Death is the best part of life, that's why it's saved for last.
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