End of life nurse reveals worst and best diseases to die from

User Miharty agreed: ‘My dad passed of late stage kidney disease. He stopped dialysis when he was ready to go. We all got to say goodbye on his terms. He was done.’

Why this matters

McFadden’s stories aren’t just about medical facts. They’re about dignity, comfort, and humanity in the final chapter of life.

As Americans continue to wrestle with how we treat the elderly and terminally ill, conversations like these are becoming more important than ever. Hospice workers like McFadden are often the only ones willing to speak plainly about what dying really looks like — and how we can make it better.

In the End…

Death is unavoidable, but not all deaths are the same. From the silent torment of ALS to the chaotic unraveling of glioblastoma, and the rare peace of kidney failure, Julie McFadden’s message is clear: how we die matters.

And with the right support, even the hardest goodbyes can be filled with love.

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