Hospice Care

Baxter, The World's Oldest Working Therapy Dog Comforted The Dying

Janet Kinosian | Posted 11.18.2009 | Living


Janet Kinosian

As an end-of life therapy dog doing sensitive and compassionate end-of-life work, Baxter's job was to comfort those who lay dying while giving intimate aid to those on their transition from life to death.

Finding a Place for Mom (or Dad)

Linda Bergthold | Posted 10.26.2009 | Living


Linda Bergthold

For many families, the time will eventually come when mom or dad cannot live alone safely. And woe is the family member who has to deliver that message -- it's best to be prepared.

"Death Panel" Scare Tactic May Backfire on Republicans

Robert Creamer | Posted 09.16.2009 | Politics


Robert Creamer

"Death panels" are made up out of whole cloth by people who specialize in generating fear to protect wealthy special interests -- in this case the health insurance industry.