Mortals We Are

A geriatrician recently spoke ballroom at a sea of middle-aged faces: health policymakers, legislative staff, advocates for the aged and for family caregivers — an audience of experts.

(Joanne Lynn/Rand Corp.)

“How many of you expect to die?” she asked.

The audience fell silent, laughed nervously and only then, looking one to the other, slowly raised their hands ... [h/t: The Business of Life]