As a laser diode approaches the end of its life, imminent failure is signalled by an increase in the current being drawn from its drive circuitry. Typically, when the current draw reaches a value of 120% of its original operating value, it is considered to have reached "Near End of Life" condition.

At the heart of it, people want to be remembered. "As human beings we need to know that we matter," says Renata Marie Vestevich, author of award-winning book Grant Me My Final Wish.

The book Life with Mother is a sensitively written piece by Myriam Martorena about end of life caregivers. She, herself has been one and thus, the subject of this book.