Save the Animals, Kill the Humans!
By Judie Brown I have nothing against having a pet, rescuing animals, or caring for them when they are ill. These are all kind gestures…
Priceless Value the World Does Not See
By Lori Hatcher My grandmother suffered from dementia. During the last year of her life, she couldn’t leave her bed, didn’t recognize any of us,…
The Palliative Care Quicksand
By Judie Brown Today we bring you Part II of our analysis of the risky aspects of palliative care and the intent of those who…
Three Tips for Safeguarding Your Loved One in a Nursing Home
By Nancy Valko, RN, ALNC I have had many relatives and friends who lived in nursing homes, and, especially as a nurse, I am always…
Pandemic of Hate
Though hatred and disdain seem to run rampant in today’s society, we must never lose sight of the fact that Christ’s love is the antidote.
The Secret to Ending Euthanasia: Valuing the Elderly
Life expectancy has increased significantly over the past several decades and people live longer now than they did even 50 years ago.
Assisted Suicide: An American State of Mind
We have gotten to a point where we no longer value the precious people around us—babies, the elderly, the sick. When they need us most, we abandon them. Is this what Christ would teach?
Three Ways to Build the Culture of Life in Your Neighborhood
Teaching your kids about the sanctity of human life is fun and rewarding.
Eight Vine Videos to Remind Us That Grandparents Are Awesome
Watch these awesome videos of grandparents who make us smile and laugh.
The Arsenic of Human Kindness
The Washington Post has a way with words when it comes to topics such as euthanizing the elderly and the dying. A recent headline, “A Humane Way to End Life,” caught my eye because of the underlying message that assisted suicide is actually a good idea.
Caring for the Dying Means Not Intentionally Killing Them
Caring for a sick or dying loved one is stressful and confusing in itself, but add the stressors of dealing with a doctor or hospital who may not have the patient’s best interests at heart, and it becomes even more traumatic. Questions abound and answers must be sought. But where to begin? Today’s commentary offers help and a light in the darkness.
Bringing the Elderly Back to Life with Music
By Michael Cook
Caring for patients with dementia will probably be one of the biggest human dignity issues of our century, as the proportion of elderly grows across the globe.