Once defiant of death--or even in denial--many American families and health care professionals are embracing the notion that a life consumed by suffering may no

When the end of life makes its inevitable appearance, people should be able to expect reliable, humane, and effective caregiving. Yet too many dying people suff

Revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide with translations in 29 languages. After too many years of unfu

America's health care system was built on the principle that life should be prolonged whenever possible, regardless of the costs. This commitment has often mean

At the end of life, each story is different. Death comes suddenly, or a person lingers, gradually fading. For some older people, the body weakens while the mind