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Being Mortal

abc123
abc123 Member Posts: 1,171
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This is a really important book. I highly recommend it to anyone who is caregiving to a PWD. It's about what matters in the end of life. "Being Mortal" by Atul Gawande. 

Thank you Terrei for mentioning this book recently. I ordered it the same day I read your comment about it. 

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  • sandwichone123
    sandwichone123 Member Posts: 770
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    I love this book! I asked my son to read it when I was making him my healthcare POA. Around the time my mom died I asked all my siblings to read it, as we'll be making decisions for my dad next. It's one of those books I think we should all read every year.

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