The Centers for Disease Control just released the 10 leading causes of death in the United States in 2008 and 2009. Here they are: 1) Diseases of the heart. 2) Malignant neoplasms (the medical name for cancer). 3) Chronic lower respiratory diseases 4) Cerebro-vascular diseases…
The holidays can be hard for those who have lost loved ones. Hospice of Spokane's Community Memorial Tree allows folks who have lost loved ones to decorate paper doves in their memory. The doves are then hung on a beautiful tree. Last year, more than…
Spokesman-Review features writer Rebecca Nappi, along with writer Catherine Johnston of Olympia, Wash., discuss here issues facing aging boomers, seniors and those experiencing serious illness, dying, death and other forms of loss.
