Dying Kindness
I‘m going to die someday. So will you. Let‘s all do what we can and make key decisions now in order to be kinder to those we‘ll leave behind.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 44
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2024
44: A Book About What Dying is Really Like
Most of us have never seen a death up close, let alone many. How, then, can we know what to do or say to support someone else who's dying? How can we know what to expect for our own deaths?
"With the…
43: How to Write an Obituary
So it's time to write an obituary. Who should do it and how? What needs to be included? What should be left out? Where does it go? What is an obituary for, anyway?
42: What does "Quality of Life" mean?
The phrase "quality of life" comes up often, particularly when completing an Advance Directive or when dealing with the medical system. But what does it mean? And who gets to define it?
41: Hello again. Birthday. Restart. Community.
Hello! After a long while, I am restarting this podcast. Because it's my birthday and that's my present to my self (and to you).
40: Aging While LGBTQ
A brief overview of the range of issues faced by LGBTQ seniors towards the end of life.
39: Sharing Collected Art
Do you have art that means a lot to you? Will others know why they mattered to you or what they're worth? Here are some quick tips to help other treasure your treasures.
38: Why I’ve Been Gone
I haven't posted a new episode for a couple of months. I've been grieving the death of my friend, Jen Angel.
Some good articles about Jen:
Food, Love, and Revolution: Jen Angel's Legacy by Carwil B…
37: Preventing Dementia, Going Alcohol Free
I want to do what I can to age well, including preventing getting dementia. I'm learning (and sharing) a range of steps to protect my brain. One of the big ones is deciding to reduce my alcohol intak…
36: Goals and Plans for 2023
What you can expect for Dying Kindness in 2023, including ways that the decisions we make decades before retirement impact our ability to age well, and affect others in our immediate circle, beyond t…
35: Home for the Holidays? What to Look Out For
Most people want to die at home, but the ability to stay home depends heavily on how well it's set up to age in place. This holiday season, take advantage of being home to look around and take notes …
34: Why You Should Write Down Your Recipes
Do you have a signature dish? Have you written down the recipe? Why you should record how to make foods associated with you so others can make it when you're gone.
33: Why You Should Prearrange Your Funeral
Maybe you've told people what you want done with your body when you die. Have you also written down exactly what you want for your funeral? And have you paid for it?
Dean Lambert from the Love Alway…
32: Holidays for the Dead (replay)
Samhain. Halloween. All Saints Day. All Souls Day. Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
All of these holidays are about the connection between the living and the dead. And they all present the dead …
31:Trusts vs Wills
What is a revocable living trust and who needs one? What's the difference between a will and a trust? If you have a will, do you need a trust?
Mentioned:
Natural Organic Reduction in California: h…
30: Eco-Friendly Burial Options – You Can Help Expand Them
A discussion with Edward Bixby of the Green Burial Council on eco-friendly burial options – and the consumer's role in helping expand what's available.
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29: Who They Gonna Call?
In addition to choosing an emergency contact, you should prepare contact lists for who they should call if you ended up in a crisis or need longer-term support. In this episode, Cianna goes over what…
28: Preparing for Writing Your Will
We all know we should write a will, but how do you get started? Here are some tips on what to prepare that will make it easier and will save you time and money when you sit down to write your own wil…
27: Planning for Long-Term Care, with Matt McCann
People are living longer and longer. While generally that's a good thing, it also means that more of us are going to need long-term care – and that can get expensive. What is long-term care? What opt…
26: In The First Hours After Your Death
If you were to become incapacitated or die suddenly, what would your people need to know?
This is a replay of Episode 1, updated to include an announcement for BinderDash, a workshop + co-working se…
Brief Thoughts on SCOTUS and the Future
The decisions made by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) during this past session raised some concerns about how certain classes of people and situations will be different treated from s…