The Living~Dying Duet: For Healthy People 40-60 Years Old
The Value of the Living~Dying Duet Even if You Are Not Thinking About It Now
Dementia is usually associated with people 65+ years old, and especially those who have been diagnosed with this condition. There is value for people younger than this to consider the Living~Dying Duet in their lives. Topics that 40-60 year olds can take action on immediately include:
signs of dementia for them to watch for in themselves or others
formal preparations to put in place for themselves or for parents, even though there is no immediate need (documents plus bulldog)
meaning-of-life activities for them such as CreatingMyTombstone.com which are particularly meaningful for them as they continue to lead their lives
senior-care options for their parents
family issues that result from dementia
religious approaches to a person with dementia
opening conversations about concerns, experiences, and plans
others
Preparing for the future makes a difference in how we live our lives now, and learning to play the music for our Living~Dying Duet even as the dance changes with time helps us now and will help us as events in our lives continue to unfold.
You are so right Wally! considering these real-life/real-death issues is so important, and something we are won’t to avoid. Avoidance of the inevitable just leads to more suffering in the long run.