Death & Dying
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The Desperation Point: Survivors of Suicide in Misery
"The Desperation Point: Survivors in Misery," is the last in a series of four articles dealing with the topic of Death by Suicide. This article provides information on the grieving process of those left behind. Typical feelings expressed by survivors are discussed and some insights into why the grief process in this type of loss may be different from losing a loved one to death in natural cases. As with all the other articles in this series, it points readers to helpful online resources.
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The Desperation Point: Self-Deliverance in Middle Age
"The Desperation Point: Self Deliverance in Middle Age," is the third in a series of articles dealing with the topic of Death by Suicide. This article addresses the incidence of elder suicide and contributing factors. It discusses the early onset of diseases in Middle Agers and how this may increase the suicide rates in this age group. Two special messages from contributing writer Morris Friedell, addresses self-deliverance due to dementia.
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The Desperation Point: SAD, the Holidays and Suicide
This is the second in a series of articles addressing suicide issue. The article focus in on the holiday season and how it affects the development of depressions and may lead to "suicidal thoughts" at what is supposed to be "the happiest time of the year!"
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The Desperation Point: Suicide of Teens and Young Adults
"The Desperation Point: Suicide of Teens and Young Adults," was contributed by my daughter, Mary Robbins, as the first in a series of articles dealing with the topic of Death by Suicide. Mary's article addresses teen suicide, reasons for desperate feelings, methods used to commit suicide, contributing factors in teen suicide, suicide prevention and great online resources for additional information on this topic.
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DEATH AND BEYOND : A Book Review
This is a Book Review by Teresa A. Robbins, LPN of DEATH & BEYOND written by James N. Watkins. His book answers teens' questions about death, reincarnation, ghosts, and the afterlife
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Religious Rituals and Rites Associated with Death and Dying
This article discusses the rituals and rites associated with Death and Dying and the following religions: Catholicism, Protestantism, and Judaism.
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Individualizing the Grief of Miscarriage
This article discusses the grief experienced by those who have suffer a miscarriage, how to cope, what does and does not help, and resources to links for more information.
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THE RIGHT TO DIE (Part 3)
This is the third in a series of articles about the right to die. This article focuses on the opposition to the movement from the religious community, medical groups and those concerned for the disabled.
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THE RIGHT TO DIE (Part 2)
This is the second in a series of articles on the right to die. The focus of this article is organizations like The Hemlock Society that support physician assisted suicide.
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THE RIGHT TO DIE (Part 1)
This is the first article in a series that discusses "the right to die." It covers some common medical and legal terminology about the end of life issues.
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Jesus Spoke To Me: My Near-Death Experience
This article is a personal account of my own Near-Death Experience, what happened and how it changed my life.
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Near-Death Experience: Gone Today...Here Tomorrow
This is an article about Near-Death Experiences(NDE). It gives the reader information on the definition of NDE, typical experience, the aftereffects, related sites on NDE, bibliographies on NDE, and opposing viewpoints on NDE.
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What Do You Know About Jack Kevorkian aka Dr. Death?(Conclusion)
This is the last in a series of four articles about the notorious Dr. Jack Kevorkian aka Dr. Death. It includes an account of his last suicide patient, Thomas Youk, the infamous videotape of that assisted suicide, the trial, conviction and sentence.
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What Do You Know About Jack Kevorkian aka Dr. Death? (Part 3)
This is the third in a series of articles about Dr. Jack Kevorkian aka Dr. Death. The article gives information on patients that Dr. Kevorkian assisted in suicide, the 'death machine', his court cases, Derek Humphry, Euthanasia Organizations, Hemlock Society, Assisted Suicide Legislation and Oregon State Assisted Suicide Law.
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What Do You Know About Jack Kevorkian aka Dr. Death? (Part 2)
This is the second in a series of articles about Jack Kevorkian. This article profiles Jack from the beginning of his medical schooling until his invention of the Thanatron(death machine).
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What Do You Know About Jack Kevorkian aka Dr. Death? (Part 1)
This is the first in a series of articles about the most unpopular doctor of our times...Dr. Jack Kevorkian aka Dr. Death. It introduces Dr. Kevorkian and the topic of the terminally ill and Assisted Suicide.
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Considering Your Options: Pet Euthanasia
This article provides information to consider when you need to decide if it is time to let go of a terminally ill pet. Pet Euthanasia is defined and explained. Resources are provided for grief management.
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Letter To Missie
This submission is a letter to my friend who died 25 years ago and my memories of her and the death process she experienced. It introduces the subject of euthanasia.
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Pets Don't Live Forever
This article is a discussion of how and what to teach children about the life and death of their pets. It points out that the loss of a pet is sometimes the first experience people have with death. It is also a beginning discussion on pet loss and grief and is a lead into an article about the loss of my favorite pet and a future article on pet euthanasia.
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When Death Will Not Come
This is an article dealing with the stress experienced by staff when caring for a terminally ill patient, the importance of family members to the patient and a wonderment on why some deaths are very drawn out and others die in what seems like an instant.
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The Death Of Innocence
This article states that the "will to live" can sometimes play an important part in how, when and even if a person dies. It also exposes a down side of the nursing home industry as experienced by a new graduate nurse. It is titled because of that nurse's understanding of the old cliche`..."The Death of Innocence!"
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Final Arrangements: Preparing for My Own Departure
This article talks about my death experiences and personal arrangements for my final departure. I stress a preparation that takes care of more than the technical things as wills etc. I include suggestions of doing fun things you have not tried before, teaching special skills to those who will be left behind, creating memories, and getting rid of your own garbage.
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Final Arrangements: How I Became An Executrix
This article is really a story about how I helped my dad make his final arrangements. It lists major areas that need to be seen to, as wills, insurance and funeral arrangements. My grieving process was put on hold, as I had to take the responsibility of making decisions. My profession was called into play when I had to report to my family the results of the autopsy. I completed my responsibilities with style and grace. I pat myself on the back. Look Dad, here's your story!
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A Controversial Heroine - Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
This article addresses the stress experienced by medical students in regards to the topic of death and dying and questions concerning the care provided to terminally ill patients. A valuable research pioneer, Dr Elizabeth Kubler-Ross is revealed as the subject of this article and is seen as both controversial and as a heroine. . A link is provided to Dr. Kubler-Ross' website that highlights a list of her published works.
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Thanatology
This is a beginning article to introduce the reader to Death and Dying as a topic and the term Thanatology. The main purpose of the article is to stress that it is important to give some thought to the fact that everyone is going to die someday.
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