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…
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…
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…
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…
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…