http://dyingmatters.com.au ' The wind and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators '....................Edward Gibbon Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:18:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en                          http://dyingmatters.com.au/http:/dyingmatters.com.au/2008/09/life/ Dying is no laughing matter and the decision to include this topic was not taken lightly. A quick scan of the literature relating to self care will reveal that it is helpful to maintain your sense of humour. We have reliably been informed that the following list of funny films should put a smile on your dial.  Now, it ... http://dyingmatters.com.au/http:/dyingmatters.com.au/2008/09/movies-that-make-you-laugh/ If you google 'dying with dignity' you will find that the references will relate to euthanasia. Is it no wonder that some people believe that this is the only way to have a dignified death? Is requiring constant care and supervision undignified? How can others assess what is often a subjective experience? ... http://dyingmatters.com.au/http:/dyingmatters.com.au/2008/08/dying-with-dignity/ How to strengthen your support base. For people seeking support, remember, no-one is ever going to be more interested in your situation than you are. For those who are supporting someone through this difficult time, it will involve a physical and emotional investment from you. It is important that you prioritise and ... http://dyingmatters.com.au/http:/dyingmatters.com.au/2008/08/support/ How do you navigate and negotiate the health system?  How do you balance the desire for quality of life with a desire for longevity? How much intervention is too much? When do all the small fixes stop making sense? Why do people think that only those who choose to end their lives before their ... http://dyingmatters.com.au/http:/dyingmatters.com.au/2008/02/related-links/ Movies That Relate To Death And Dying http://arts.pallimed.org/2008/05/top-10-palliative-films.html   In an endeavour to explore the creative aspects of palliative medicine the following has been listed as the Top 10 Palliative Care Films. 10.   One True Thing 9.    The Fountain 8.    Big Fish 7.    Life as a House 6.    The Diving Bell and the Butterfly 5.    The Sea Inside 4.    On ... http://dyingmatters.com.au/http:/dyingmatters.com.au/2008/02/topics-of-interest/ Whilst researching for this site I happened upon www.extrahandsforals.org The contributors discuss the notion that we have a medical system for the dying that is as ambivalent about dying as we are ourselves. They say that what used to be termed death and dying is now under the umbrella of 'end ... http://dyingmatters.com.au/http:/dyingmatters.com.au/2008/02/whats-new/