Being Mortal: Fantastic perspective on approaching the end of life from PBS’s Frontline

Did you see this?  PBS’s Frontline produced a phenomenal, thought provoking coverage of end of life.

1 Assist Care has had the opportunity to work with a number of clients as they prepare for the end of life in their homes, so seeing Dr. Atul Gawande’s book produced for the small screen was fascinating.

Watch the story below.

To find out more about how 1 Assist Care partners with Hospice to allow people to die with grace in their home, give us a call at 208-557-4215.

 

A Fairytale Ending: Couple married 67 years dies holding hands

After 67 years of marriage, Floyd and Violet Hartwig died five hours apart from each other in their home.

After 67 years of marriage, Floyd and Violet Hartwig died five hours apart from each other in their home.

If this story does not tug at your heartstrings, not sure much will.

Thanks to the support of their loved ones and end of life professionals, a couple in California were able to spend their final moments together side by side in their home before dying five hours apart while holding hands.

To read more of the AP story for the ages, go here: Couple married 67 years dies holding hands