The course is for people who are personally approaching the end of their lives or who have partners, family members or close friends at this stage. It will address legal preparation (wills, healthcare proxies, power of attorney) and other planning (long term care insurance and funeral arrangements). Another topic is where to live: at home, assisted living, memory units, with caregivers. We will discuss how to have a conversation with family members and spouses about one’s wishes for end of life. We will consider what to do if get terminal diagnosis, how to navigate the healthcare system and having a healthcare advocate. Finally, we will discuss palliative and hospice care.  Every week will have a lecture followed by questions and discussions of the topic. The reading will be discussed as well as the topic.  Weekly preparation time should be 1-2 hours.