To die well, we must talk about death

Talking about death and the end of life is still taboo around the world.  A striking 93 % of Canadian participants in a recent poll think it's important to communicate their wishes for future care should they become seriously ill, but only 36 % have actually done so.

France starts work on revolutionary 'Alzheimer's village'

The inhabitants will be all men and women suffering from Alzheimer. Residents of the village will be able to shop in a small supermarket, go to the hairdressers, local brasserie, library, gym and even a little farm.

Meet Mohamed Bzeek, a cancer survivor who has a home for just dying children

Mohamed Bzeek started doing this when he was 62 years old and was diagnosed with cancer. He is a foster father who only takes in terminally ill kids.

Helping pays off: People who care for others live longer

Older people who help and support others live longer, a new study has concluded. The results of these findings show that this kind of caregiving can have a positive effect on the mortality of the carers.