A Good Death: End of Life and Dying Part 2
Why is it important to talk more freely about end of life and dying? Most of us hope for a "good death" when the time comes - but what is it? Last week I talked about what lead me to this discussion of end of life and dying and why it is important to talk more openly about end of life and dying. Today, I want to talk more about why it is important to consider and discuss our needs for our end of life and dying - before it happens. Why Talk About Dying and End of Life? It Is Inevitable A very cliched statement; I don’t know what else to do except repeat it “death is inevitable”. It’s a part of life, yet it is a part of life we often seem reluctant to discuss. It is important to talk about for ourselves, for those we care about, and those we have responsibility for. It Can Promote ‘A Good Death’…