Did you know dementia can kill you?
12,625 people died from the disease last year alone. Now it’s set to become our…More
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9 out of 10 Australians have never told anyone their end-of-life wishes and 45 per cent die without a will – so let’s talk about death
You could die or be incapacitated before you get really old. Do you know who…More
Learning from the death of ‘Alf Garnett’
Actor, Warren Mitchell – doubtless best remembered for his role as the loud-mouthed bigot, Alf…More
[Opinion] Important ethical questions for all of us
A few weeks ago, I wrote about a death in a retirement village in Sydney…More
Is a tattoo the answer to your death wish?
What is your biggest fear as you age? Is it a medical event that leaves…More
A death in the village
When a quiet, private man, living in a retirement village has a fatal heart attack,…More
[Book] When it comes to death, it pays to be prepared?
When it comes to death, as in life, the best motto is ‘be prepared’. That’s…More
Taking control of death
A recent feature article in the Fairfax press delving into the circumstances behind the double…More
Money, death and incapacity – tough conversations
Discussing your will and estate planning with your adult children should not be taboo territory.…More
Coffee, cake and death – the ‘Death Cafe’
At a Death Cafe, people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea or coffee…More