The end of life - how can we prepare for it?

In this episode I look at something that comes to us all, not death itself, but the run up towards it. How can we prepare for the inevitable in the best possible way? Is it even possible?Longevity as an obsession: https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2024/sep/13/rich-men-longevity-historyUrgency culture, burnout and modern life: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/urgency-culture-burnoutBeing busy: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-psychology-of-creativity/202304/the-myth-of-keeping-busyRegrets of the dying: https://bronnieware.com/blog/regrets-of-the-dying/7 types of forgetfulness: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/forgetfulness-7-types-of-normal-memory-problemsCommunities around the end of life: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6330929/Being true to yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdG2yK7hoPQMeditation for the end of life: https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/research-blogs/compassion-meditation-for-end-of-life/Physical contact at the end of life: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/understanding-grief/201703/touching-the-dyingLegal and financial advice: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/benefits-and-financial-support/financial-help-end-of-life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.