…automatically flagging high-risk individuals for care-planning discussions and end-of-life planning they may not have done otherwise. Other End-of-Life Predictor Tests Aren’t as Accurate Many other end-of-life screening tools have been…
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Are Faith Leaders Trained to Talk to About End-of-Life Topics?
…on religion and end-of-life care. The research included two new studies, which are both part of Harvard University’s “National Clergy Project for End-of-life Care,” and the findings were that many…
Continuing Legal Education for Attorneys and Senior Serving Professionals
…States’ Taxes is Important Documenting Long-Term Care, Incapacity, and End-of-Life Decisions 1:15 – 2:15, Caitlyn Bender & Elizabeth Gray Basic Medicaid Planning Long-Term Care Options and Planning in a Nutshell…
Alternate Endings: Six New Ways to Die in America
…options and empower everyone to chart their end-of-life journey. American Psychological Association | End of Life Issues and Care This site includes information addressing end of life issues and palliative…
Joan Rivers Death Reminds us to Have End-of-Life Conversation
…planning, it is evident that she was smart, savvy, and that she made her end-of-life wishes well-known. When Melissa Rivers gave the final direction to take Joan off of life…
Changing Perceptions on End-of-Life Issues
…just be focused on end-of-life, but more on the quality of life. For more details on end-of-life conversations, please read our recent newsletter article. Talking about end of life issues…
Redefining Health and Happiness in the Second Half of Life?
…that is reflected in taking actions including steps to improve and maintain health. Engagement in end-of-life planning (financial and medical documents) sees a noticeable increase and an upswing in feeling…
End-of-Life Doula Shares Advice on Talking About Death and Dying
…job experience. Hopefully this will help! Advice on What to Say to Your Friend End-of-life doulas such as Nathalie Bonafé have experience with family members who are dealing with terminally…
Navigating an End-of-Life Rally
…falsify it, either. How to Handle an End-of-Life Rally Live With Care, a project of Westchester End-of-Life Coalition in Bronxville, N.Y., published some advice for handling an end-of-life rally. These…
Getting Loved Ones the End-of-life Care They Deserve
…in Place Want to make sure you are prepared in case you or a loved one becomes incapacitated or faces end-of-life decisions, and that he or she gets the end-of-life…
The End-Of-Life Conversation: What if it NEVER happens?
…stepped in immediately to help. For as long as Greta could remember, Chuck and the other members of the family were completely averse to having an end-of-life conversation, because it…
A “Guardian Angel” When One is Needed Most
…the end of life are not alone as a result of a relationship with an End-of-Life Doula. To learn more about end-of-life doulas and how to find one, visit the…
Should My Mother Let Her Life Insurance Policy Lapse?
…permanent life insurance are Universal Life Insurance and Indexed Universal Insurance. Universal Life Insurance With a universal life policy, the insured person is covered for the duration of their life…
Facing the Elephant in the Room
…can see from our example, such conversations are incredibly important. Why are End-of-Life Conversations Important? Talking about end-of-life issues is an expression of love and an opportunity for closeness. By…
End-of-Life Conversation Resources
…simple, timely, and thoughtful preparation. Your approach to end-of-life planning should be no different. National Institute of Health – Preparing for End of Life >> Few of us are comfortable…
575,000 People Are Using This Medicare Benefit. Are You?
…Sue got very sick about six months before her death, the doctor talked with Kate about Sue’s end-of-life wishes, and Kate was very surprised and didn’t agree with her mom’s…
How to Prepare for the Final Step: Words of Wisdom from an Optimistic Death Doula
…one or two important ways you would always be remembered by those you love, what would they be? Having an honest, life-affirming conversation about death and end-of-life planning can be…
Why Take Advantage of End-of-life Care Talks?
…making it the largest insurer at the end of life in the U.S., its decision to cover end-of-life conversations is significant. Why? Patients aren’t getting the care they want, according…
Should You Talk About Death During the Holidays?
…talk about their wishes for end-of-life care. When end-of-life discussions are put off and happen in the hospital, it’s the worst place and the worst time because emotions are high,…
Is Physician-Assisted Death Possible for People with Dementia?
Q. My wife and I recently sat down to discuss the topic of end-of-life planning. She surprised me when she told me that if she ever gets diagnosed with Alzheimer’s…
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