End-of-life doula Jessica Sadler says families can face added uncertainty during a crisis when wishes and key information have not been discussed.
End-of-Life Conversations Can’t Wait
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Older Breast Cancer Survivors Fall Through Medicare Home Health Gap
A study of older breast cancer survivors found about 6 in 10 who were highly frail received no Medicare home health care in a given year.
VOICES: The Young Person Behind The Diagnosis: From Lived Experience To Professional Purpose
Dementia UK nurse Hannah Gardner describes how her mother’s young-onset Alzheimer’s shaped her work supporting children and young people.
Most Online Breast Cancer Diet Advice Lacks Strong Evidence
A review of 151 online nutrition claims found 12.5% supported by reliable evidence; TikTok and X had the highest shares lacking support.
Friends’ Unrealistic Requests
Advice columnist R. Eric Thomas responds to a retired reader overwhelmed by friends’ requests for rides, errands and home repairs.
When Overwhelm Hits, Switch To Underwhelm
A Sixty and Me contributor shares how she lowers expectations and uses small breaks while caring full time for her husband with Parkinson’s.
VOICES: The Art Of Forgetting: Learning To See The Mother Who’s Still Here
Artist Robert G. Fishman describes how painting helped him understand his mother’s dementia and change the way he relates to her.
How I Found Hope After A Life-Changing Diagnosis
A Tiny Buddha essay recounts one woman’s MS diagnosis, her long-term experience and why she says her lifestyle changes are not a treatment plan.
Celebrating My Survival: 25 Years Later
A writer reflects on two breast cancer diagnoses, mastectomies and reconstruction, and the role of journaling in coping with life after cancer.
Easy Writer: One Woman’s Journey
A Sixty and Me contributor recounts a career writing older women and explains why she wrote her life story for her daughter, not publication.
