end of life

My grandmother died at home in her own bed, surrounded by her 13 children and dozens of grandchildren. Her daughters and daughters-in-law cared for her the last six months when she was bedridden and in pain. For today's aging Baby Boomers, however, that scenario is unlikely to be repeated because...

When I arrived at the hospital, my father lay unconscious in the intensive care unit. A staff member was able to waken him. He opened his eyes and, recognizing me, moved his hand toward mine. Then he quickly lapsed back into an unconscious state. My father was 88 and had multiple health problems:...