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Category: Aging in Society

Aging in Society

Heart Speak

Last week I was invited to speak about death and dying to a group of young people (all under the age of 35). I had thought that younger people would not have so much experience Read more…

By Ann Cason, 6 years ago November 21, 2013
Aging in Society

Conversations about Death and Dying

The other day I chatted with two friends.  One mentioned a phenomena that is racing around the country called “Death Cafés.”  The other friend asked, “Oh, is that where you go to kill yourself?”  Then Read more…

By Ann Cason, 6 years ago October 11, 2013
Aging in Society

Reintegrating Our Elders

The following  story was submitted by Annie in response to an article which I wrote for the Shambhala Times called “Receiving the Goodness of Our Elders.” Annie says: “I remember very vividly one of the Read more…

By Ann Cason, 6 years ago October 2, 2013
Aging in Society

Receiving the Goodness of our Elders

“Kindness cuts through isolation, fear, and aggression.  All of us can remember moments of kindness that changed our day, at least—-and maybe our lives.  When we relegate kindness to mere social courtesy, we are handicapping Read more…

By Ann Cason, 7 years ago May 7, 2013
Aging in Society

Many Strokes for Different Folks

  A few years ago I consulted with a family in California.  The son’s 90 year old mother was at the end of her life with heart failure, but she didn’t want to go to assisted Read more…

By Ann Cason, 7 years ago April 8, 2013
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