Culture, Traditions and Being Remembered
There are as many end of life rituals as their are cultures. Each intended to ease through the dying process and to help those left behind to move on, while celebrating a life lived, and honouring memories.
For some memories are triggered by a treasured momento: a piece of jewellery, a hand-knitted blanket. For many, it’s photographs, special occasion cards, scrapbooks. For some, it’s a project worked on together for a shared experience to remember: creating a puzzle together or – using available technology – iphone video conversation. Virtual experiences offer more options: a Facebook memorial page, a shared photo library.
TEDxYorkU: speaking about BestEndings
Exit Laughing: my 12-minute TEDxYorkU talk (Woot!) This TEDtalk is an Ode to End of Life tweeters. I wanted a slide chock full of the tweeps I learn from, admire and look to for their hearts, minds, spirit and sense of humour. Alas this was not to be.
Dr Paul Dorian: CPR insights from a man dedicated to our hearts
3 questions about Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Dr Paul Dorian As always, before launching into questions, I explain my sense about the topic, CPR, to. Dr Paul Dorian "I think we ‘real people’ have neither the information nor the context to make informed...
Infographic of a Sweet Death vs Life-Prolonging Reality
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BestEndings Readers Comment
Comments from BestEndings readers I so appreciate knowing what my readers think! I applaud your frame of mind now and urge you to embrace your quest. As a. 58 yo woman whose mom died about 18 months ago, I wish she had had the courage to plan more. She'd always said...