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DEATH ROADHOUSE is a place where you can talk and learn about aging, caregiving, and a good end of life. Drop by, relax, sit a spell.

Here we explore the taboo subject of death. I run the place. People call me “Granny Gloria.” In real life, I live in an age-restricted community of active, independent adults. We have a Caregivers Support Group, where I listen to stories.

When I worked full time, I specialized in healthcare public relations and medical writing. I’m retired now, but still writing — and will be until my final days. Being past 75, I’m probably closer to my finish line than you are. I’ve lost a number of loved ones to death: my former husband, my mother and dad, and three cute little doggies. I was a caregiver for all of them.

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