Why death certificates fail to capture the reality of aging
What do old people die from?
Ella passed away last week at age 84. I have cared for her since she was admitted to the nursing home two years ago. Her granddaughter called me wanting to know the cause of death. In old age, the cause of death is often the wrong question, as the end is usually not a single cause but a slow convergence of many.
Ella had a list …
Why death certificates fail to capture the reality of aging
