Fear of Death

I often wonder why Mom is fighting so hard for so long. It recently dawned on me that she may literally have the "fear of God."

Dr. Sherwin B. Nuland, surgeon and award-winning author of “How We Die: Reflections on Life’s Final Chapter,” offers insights on aging, illness and controversial end-of-life care decisions.

Many people associate end-of-life care with treating physical pain and discomfort. While that is an important part, complete end-of-life care also includes helping the dying person manage mental and emotional distress.

When death is near, patients and family members are often overwhelmed by fear of the unknown. Learn how caregivers can help alleviate common anxieties and support their aging loved ones at the end of life.

People once avoided certain topics, like talking about death and dying, but that's slowly changing. Here is why those discussions are so important to individual patients, their families and friends.

The Death Cafe movement is gaining momentum in the United States, and around the world. Discover what makes people want to get together and talk to one another about death.

While there is no single formula for comforting a loved one who is facing the end of life, there are a few things you can do to provide the support they need and help yourself come to terms with the knowledge that death is near.