Kent Gustavson-Sound Authors (audio) Stan Goldberg August 21, 2009 InterviewsSound Authors Kent Gustavson How the wider applications of the lessons in Stan's book applies to everyone. August 21,...
Eunice Shriver: A Lesson in Dying Stan Goldberg August 14, 2009 End of Life2 CommentsAs millions watched the service for Eunice Shriver, they heard her daughter, Maria, say, "If you had told me that at the age of 52, I would finally...
Counseling at the End of Life Stan Goldberg August 13, 2009 End of Life1 CommentAs the debate on heath care reform heated up, the phrase “end of life counseling” was used as a canard by opponents of change. According to many of them, end of life counseling was the equivalent of a death panel where those worthy of saving would be, and those deemed too expensive to maintain would have the plug pulled. One would have to go back to the McCarthy period to find this level of accusation and inaccuracy. But where was it coming from?
When the Ground Shakes: A Need for Structure Stan Goldberg July 28, 2009 Aging, Alzheimer’s/dementiaI was concerned when I came home and couldn’t find my mother. The back of the house has a steep incline off the deck that leads to a forested area. When I saw that the gate leading down the stairs was open, concern turned to panic.
Zoe A. Lewis, M.D.-Hospice Radio (audio) Stan Goldberg July 27, 2009 InterviewsHospice Radio Zoe A. Lewis, M.D. Stan and Zoe talk about the benefits of hospice and why so few people take advantage of it. July 27,...
Camile Adair-Long Live Experience (audio) Stan Goldberg July 15, 2009 InterviewsLong Live Experience Camile Adair Camile and Stan discuss how to live life fully regardless of aging or illness. Living and Dying July 15,...
What’s Wrong with My Underwear? Coping with Aging Stan Goldberg July 13, 2009 AgingSince both my wife and I have hearing problems, when we speak to each other in different rooms, our conversations can become the basis for a sit-com on aging.
Roland Hines-TruView Radio (audio) Stan Goldberg June 18, 2009 InterviewsTruVu Radio Roland Hinds Roland and Stan discuss the major issues of Lessons for the Living: Stories of Forgiveness, Gratitude, and Courage at the...
Has the Music Stopped? Life After a Loss Stan Goldberg May 29, 2009 Chronic illness, Grieving and Recovery5 CommentsWhen a sleep disorder forced me to retire at 57, and six months later I developed prostate cancer, I reacted to life as if the music had stopped.
Shedding Your Fears:Bedside Etiquette for Dying Patients Stan Goldberg March 1, 2006 End of Life1 CommentThe literal translation of the Yiddish word “tsuris” is problems. My mother defined it as things no Jewish mother deserved from her son. I was an expert at giving them to her, especially when it came to hopping from one major or graduate program to another.
You’ve Got It! Stan Goldberg December 1, 2004 CancerIt was Monday, May 27, 2002 and the morning fog was clearing. Sitting in my kitchen drinking a cup of coffee, I watched the Pacific become visible. It would be a great day. Then the phone rang. “Good morning Stan”, my doctor said, “the results are positive.”
You’ll Like It! Stan Goldberg November 14, 2002 Aging, Poems, Thoughts of the DayAttractive, slim and 70, she squeezes soft wax into ears, and turning to me says, “You’ll like it.”
Tidal Movements Stan Goldberg March 10, 2002 AgingThe radiant Gulf sun rises from behind ancient mangroves and egrets snatch prey with lightning beaks as I push the canoe into brown waters.
