(1) To someone younger, I would say two things: read "Being Mortal" now, and don't wait to show how much you value your family relationships. (2) To a peer, I would say: read "Being Mortal" now, and make sure you have completed an Advance Directive and any other document(s) that address your end of life desires. Discuss these with family members, whether they want to or not. (3) To someone older, I would say: read "Being Mortal" now, sit down with family to review how you want to be treated as you continue to age, and make sure you are seeing a gerontologist who will evaluate you as a person and not a patient. No matter how young or old we are, we are all people with individual needs.