In this touching account, the author describes the journey of their Jewish father, who, initially resistant to the idea of a care home, eventually found happiness and comfort at Hammerson House, a Jewish care home in London, after being convinced by family.

Sherwin B. Nuland, a prominent surgeon and writer, advocated for demystifying death to make it less frightening, believing that the quest for a dignified death is often futile due to the inherent messiness and humiliation of the dying process.

Paula Span discusses her book "When the Time Comes" based on her experience caring for her aging parents.