A spate of mysterious horse deaths across three separate Victorian properties has sparked an investigation. Ten horses are confirmed to have died suddenly at properties in the Mornington Peninsula, southeast Melbourne and southwest Victoria since July 4. All the horses are believed to have died with short-term, non-specific signs of illness. Agriculture Victoria has launched…
The Various Costs of Dying
As a culture, we don’t like to talk about death. Even though it’s the destination we all share, regardless of our beliefs, most of us prefer not to think about it. Unfortunately, this aversion leaves most of us unprepared for death when it arrives, making things harder for the loved ones left to manage our…
Grief and Love: How to Cope When You Know a Loved One Is Going to Die
Recently, a dear friend whose husband had died a few months prior said she had difficulty attending church because at some point during the service, her tears would overflow. She and her husband had always attended church together, and she was finding the sadness of sitting alone to be overwhelming. Her grief was completely understandable;…
We Need a New Paradigm for Final Wishes
For decades, Americans have been urged to fill out documents specifying their end-of-life wishes before becoming terminally ill—living wills, do-not-resuscitate orders, and other written materials expressing treatment preferences. Now, a group of prominent experts is saying those efforts should stop because they haven’t improved end-of-life care. “Decades of research demonstrate advance care planning doesn’t work….
Mom-of-5 Shares Final Moments With Husband Who Lost Cancer Battle: ‘Faith Is Our Compass’
Since her husband’s cancer diagnosis, a grief-stricken mother of five has been sharing their journey as a way to make connections and navigate through their pain. Unfortunately, her husband lost his battle at the age of 42. In a series of raw social media posts, she shares their final conversations, her heartbreak and healing, and…
Dying Woman Bids Beloved Horse and Dogs Goodbye as Hospice Staff Bring Them to Her Bedside
Aided by hospice staff, a dying woman had the chance to see her beloved horse and two dogs one last time as the precious pets were brought to her bedside. “Following her arrival at the hospice, our care team soon discovered that patient Jan Holman had some very special friends in her life, and following…
Dying Wish of Terminally Ill Boy, 6, Is to See Bikers Ride Past His House; 15,000 Show Up
When a little boy with lymphoma made his last wish known to his family, they shared it, hoping to rouse a little support. The 6-year-old, an enthusiastic motocross rider, wanted to see bikers ride past his home and make some noise. And to his surprise, approximately 15,000 bikers showed up. From the German town of…
The Emotional Journey to a Good Death
As I shut the door behind me, the noises of a full ward faded, giving way to the gentle sounds of a humidifier and an elderly woman who was struggling to breathe. Her eyes were closed, and an oxygen mask covered her nose and mouth. I glanced at the windowsill, where multiple cards were displayed—a…
Dying Man Holds Hands With Wife of 60 Years for the Last Time: ‘I’ll Love You Forever’
A terminally ill man had his dying wish granted when paramedics overheard him talking about his beloved wife of 60 years. The pair had been separated by sickness for almost two months as his wife was undergoing treatment in a nearby care home. Paramedics made an on-the-spot decision to take a detour while returning from…
Dying Dad Fulfils Last Wish to Hold Newborn Son in His Arms, Dies Next Day of Lung Disease
A father dying of lung disease had his last wish granted when his newborn baby was placed in his arms. The father passed away the very next day. The photos are soul-stirring. Forty-eight-year-old Christopher Stone of Vance, Alabama, died after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis on April 25. Just one day prior, his wife of…
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