Theguardian iconTheguardianAug 13, 2026

What end-of-life experts know about living well: love your wrinkles, celebrate birthdays and don’t obsess over work

Palliative care doctors and death doulas share the lessons they have learned We will all face death one day, but our attitude towards this is individual. Here, palliative care doctors and death doulas share what they know about the end – and how it informs the way they live.

What end-of-life experts know about living well: love your wrinkles, celebrate birthdays and don’t obsess over work

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Palliative care doctors and death doulas share the lessons they have learned We will all face death one day, but our attitude towards this is individual. Here, palliative care doctors and death doulas share what they know about the end – and how it informs the way they live. How can our understanding of mortality shape the way we live?

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