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Learn how to prepare for and navigate the later years of life with practical guidance on organization, independence, and peace of mind in this comprehensive lecture by Sir Peter Thornton KC. Explore the realities of aging in the UK while discovering positive approaches to well-being in later life that go beyond basic legal preparations. Master essential organizational steps including creating wills, lasting powers of attorney, and advance decisions, then delve into expressing personal wishes through care plans and life stories. Understand how to prepare a "death file" to help loved ones during difficult times, while examining the interconnected aspects of physical, mental, and social health in aging. Gain crucial knowledge about safety measures and protection against scams targeting older adults, and develop strategies for maintaining independence and staying at home longer. Address important topics including rights, ageism, and future planning to ensure dignity and autonomy throughout the aging process. Benefit from the expertise of the former Chief Coroner of England and Wales, who combines legal knowledge with practical wisdom to provide simple, actionable steps for organizing the rest of your life with confidence and peace of mind.
Syllabus
// Introduction & Purpose of the Talk
// The Reality of Ageing in the UK
// Positive Well-Being in Later Life
// Getting Organised: Wills, LPAs & Advance Decisions
// Personal Wishes: Care Plans & Life Stories
// The “Death File” & Preparing Loved Ones
// Health in Later Years: Physical, Mental & Social
// Safety, Scams & Protecting Older Adults
// Independence: Staying at Home & Future Planning
// Rights, Ageism & Final Reflections
Taught by
Gresham College