On at Cape Town Pride, Melanie Chait’s documentary is about her life partner Nancy Diuguid.
The fear of not having a “good death,” by dying at home among family members, has become a very real concern — especially during the pandemic.
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As we reflect on what life means to us in this post-pandemic shuffle, we need to also contemplate what a “good death” is.
You can start these conversations simply, like saying, “I need to think about the future. Can you help me?”
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When you prepare to talk about end-of-life decisions and the legacy you want to leave behind, try thinking about them as gifts you bestow to family and friends.
Not everyone has a chance to die in peace and dignity.
There are many conversations these days around ‘successful dying.’ Two African American scholars argue why these conversations need to include race and how it impacts life span.