Boomers once gave their kids the sex talk. Now it’s time for them to speak frankly about dying | Sarah Macdonald

The article discusses the generational shift in the conversation around end-of-life care, with the focus on the Baby Boomer generation. It highlights how this generation, who once gave their children the "sex talk," now need to have frank discussions with their own children about their wishes for their final days. The author shares a personal anecdote, where her 92-year-old mother casually mentions her desire to be scattered at a specific location after her death, during a casual conversation over tea. The author acknowledges that while the topic may be confronting, her family is accustomed to navigating between the big and small aspects of life, including the inevitability of death. The article suggests that the Baby Boomer generation, who have redefined what it means to be young, can now give their children a valuable gift by clearly communicating their end-of-life preferences, a priceless inheritance that goes beyond material possessions.