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In this 'Near the Exit' excerpt, the author invites friends to talk about mortality
OCTOBER 21, 2019 | By Lori Erickson
Experts say age alone is not a risk factor in having a procedure
OCTOBER 17, 2019 | By Julissa Treviño
The author, a nurse, gives an inside scoop on modern medicine
OCTOBER 11, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel
Some recent, intriguing examples of how the conversation is evolving
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 | By Ann Oldenburg
The real-life emotions of adulthood are greater than fiction
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 | By Karen Galatz
Here's the work that went into selecting this year's 12 honorees
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 | By The Editors
This 2019 Influencer in Aging is a geriatrician on a mission
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 | By Edie Grossfield
Her father's death led to the landmark work of this 2019 Influencer in Aging
New thinking about dementia is why she's a 2019 Influencer in Aging
12 people show what it's like to be true to their purpose
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger
A run along the beach prompts this author to reflect on his mom growing older
AUGUST 23, 2019 | By Marc Silver
As a result, patients are too often left ill-informed about their prognoses
AUGUST 21, 2019 | By JoNel Aleccia
8 tips for understanding the 'netiquette' of death and grief
AUGUST 7, 2019 | By Mark Ray
Experts explain the real considerations related to organ donor eligibility
JULY 31, 2019 | By Robin Warshaw
A grief-support expert shares a letter she wrote to a grieving friend
JULY 16, 2019 | By Amy Florian
Experts assess it — plus, an update on new plans from Sen. Booker and Klobuchar
JULY 15, 2019 | By Chris Farrell
But those who talk about it feel they need to keep it secret
JULY 11, 2019 | By Melissa Bailey
Advice from a new book for times when required tasks seem insurmountable
JULY 9, 2019 | By Edie Grossfield
One family's struggles getting claims paid on their policies
JUNE 21, 2019 | By Dan Bosko
A retired pastor and current hospice worker shares important observations
JUNE 18, 2019 | By Larry Patten
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