Irene Kacandes

Irene Kacandes, Ph.D., is The Dartmouth Professor of German Studies and Comparative Literature and an OpEd Project Public Voices Fellow. She is co-author, with Steve Gordon, of Let’s Talk About Death: Asking the Questions that Profoundly Affect How We Live and Die (Prometheus 2015).

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Diabetes at the Holidays: Tough Lessons We Learned

Two stories of family health issues that called cultural traditions into question

DECEMBER 22, 2016 | By Darlene K. Drummond, Irene Kacandes

Health

Why I Decided to Make Friends With Death

We know we will die someday, so we must accept and plan for it

APRIL 1, 2016 | By Irene Kacandes

gravestones in a cemetery with one reading "Johnson" in the foreground

Living

An Afternoon in a Cemetery

In this 'Near the Exit' excerpt, the author invites friends to talk about mortality

Special Report

Group of older adults enjoying coffee at a coffee house.

In Good Company

We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Special Report

Age-Friendly Health Care

Follow our in-depth examination of current health care offerings through an age-friendly lens. What does age-friendly health care look like, and how do you locate and access it? We cover how to prioritize your unique needs when selecting providers and treatments for yourself or a loved one.

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