"The trouble is, you think you have time" — Buddha, ascetic and sage Like it or not, we all die. But those who have made their peace with life and who have made clear plans in advance for death find the end of life may be transformed into a powerful time unlike any other. Preparation prevents suffering, but also creates opportunities for peace, closure and even healing. As we age, we have to reconsider and accept who we are and think about how we want to live throughout our last chapters. Currently, according to the Institute of Medicine's consensus report, "Dying in America", the United States end-of-life care is "...
