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Monday, April 23, 2012
Where the Oldest Die Now
This brief summary article in the NY Times entitled "Where the Oldest Die Now" discusses recent statistics indicating that there are rising numbers of older adults dying in their homes, rather than in hospitals. However, the bulk of individuals still die in nursing homes and hospitals. Given that many people would rather choose to die in their own homes, how might the medical system change so that would be allowed? Where would you prefer to die?
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