…tips on preparing for the conversation, starting the conversation, keeping the conversation going, and community resources to aid in the planning process. Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Ellen Goodman co-founded The Conversation…
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End-of-Life Conversation Resources
…for taking action. The Conversation Project >> The Conversation Project has fostered a grassroots public campaign to make it easier to initiate conversations about dying, and to encourage people to…
The End-Of-Life Conversation: What if it NEVER happens?
…also shares a “Starter Kit” to help families have the conversation. In addition, please read our blog post about Death Cafes for an alternative way to have the conversation. Talking…
Keeping Emotions Out of the Estate Planning Conversation
…and talk often” about their estate plans. Inevitably, emotion will be part of the conversation, but if you let it get out of control it can quickly derail the conversation,…
Long-term Care Conversation
Having a conversation about long-term care with an aging loved one can be difficult. Initiating a conversation can be awkward or uncomfortable for family members or caregivers. Although it is…
Tips for Healthy Family Conversations About Challenging Topics
…good communication is critical for all successful relationships and can positively or negatively impact a family’s dynamic. Healthy communication with your family is important and rewarding. It makes tough conversations…
Having the Conversation about the Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
…your setting carefully. You know your mother best. Would she prefer a one-on-one conversation or would she find it helpful for you, the caregiver (if applicable) and the doctor to…
Facing the Elephant in the Room
…–Eldercare.gov, or the Eldercare Locator, recently released “Let’s Talk, Starting the Conversation about Health, Legal, and End of Life issues”that includes tips on preparing for the conversation, starting the conversation,…
Should You Talk About Death During the Holidays?
…the conversation: You don’t have to have the entire conversation in one day. Give your loved ones time to think about things and revisit the conversation at a later date….
How to Prepare for the Final Step: Words of Wisdom from an Optimistic Death Doula
…at home, in a hospice, or someplace else. She helps them to have conversations with family or loved ones that would otherwise be much more difficult or maybe avoided altogether….
How to Talk to a Child or Grandchild about a Loved One’s Dementia
…decide when to have your initial conversation. For example, it’s probably best to have a conversation if the loved one’s behavior changes suddenly or if they call a child by…
How to Successfully Approach the Topic of Estate Planning with Loved Ones
…tricky topic to discuss with your loved ones. But, it is an important conversation to have. Below are some tips for having this critical conversation: 1. Start the conversation sooner…
One Vital Step This Doctor Wishes Everyone Would Take
…it’s time to have that conversation that most of us have avoided ― or didn’t even know we needed to have. According to The Conversation Project, here are four important…
Fast-Forward: PBS Helps Viewers Take Control of the Rest of Their Lives
…life, so those wishes can be understood and respected. One of the goals of the initiative is to help you start a conversation (and keep the conversation going) so you…
575,000 People Are Using This Medicare Benefit. Are You?
…third reported any prior training for these conversations. However, since then, communication skills experts are creating end-of-life conversation training opportunities and models to address these training gaps for medical learners…
20 Tips for Dealing with Stubborn, Aging Parents
…be patient. Have multiple conversations: Bombarding the senior you love with too much information in a single conversation can needlessly trigger their fear of losing control. If your loved one…
Families in Turmoil Over Alzheimer’s Care — Glen Campbell
…tips on preparing for the conversation, starting the conversation, keeping the conversation going, and community resources to aid in the planning process. In addition, a growing trend in gatherings, called…
How Should You Discuss Trusts, Inheritances, and Stipulations with Children and Grandchildren?
…real-life experiences to prompt a conversation. Breaking the ice casually can ease some of the tension that comes with talking about inheritance. An example of a conversation starter can be:…
Take my Guns and my Home, but NOT MY CAR KEYS
…conversation with him. The conversation will be tough and you’ll probably feel like the bad guy at first, but rest assured that you’re doing the right thing. Convincing a senior…
Liability of Drivers (and Their Family Members) Who Drive with Dementia. New Digital Tool Helps Determine When It’s Time to Stop Driving!
…of these but there are red flags that can tell us when a family member’s driving is becoming unsafe. And, when it comes to the conversations about what the end…
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