“Live fully to the dying end”: If we had a wish for ourselves and our loved ones, many of us might wish to do just that. Although many things in life and in death are beyond our control, end-of-life decision-making can be part of carrying out an empowered life, writes Larry Houk, a retired elder care lawyer and coauthor of a recent guidebook on how to talk with loved ones about such things as health care directives, nursing home care, power of attorney, and other matters.  Whether you are caring for a loved one or yourself, come with questions and share advice at this adult forum on Feb. 2.