The Unspoken Fear of Becoming a Burden
No. 104/April 1, 2026
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Is Aging a Burden?
In many conversations about end-of-life arrangements, the part that is often unspoken is the fear of becoming a burden on loved ones. Jane Barratt, an internationally known strate…
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Don Akchin is a recovering journalist who publishes a weekly newsletter and biweekly podcast called The EndGame, which encourages "chronologically gifted" baby boomers to live their later years with joy and purpose. In his former life he wrote for magazines, newspapers, colleges and universities, and nonprofit organizations.
