Talking to a parent or other loved one about their end-of-life wishes is one of the most difficult conversations you’ll ever have. It’s also a great act of love. Supporting someone else as they make advance care plans is an…
As your parent ages, the time will eventually come when you realize that the end of their life is approaching. Whether they’ve been battling a terminal illness for a long time or have taken a natural decline in health, there…
End-of-life care is still somewhat of a taboo topic for Americans and is often associated with pain, sadness, and fear. But, in reality, as a person reaches the end of their life, they deserve to do so with dignity, respect,…
If you’ve heard the term “doula” before, it was probably in reference to someone who provides support services during and after pregnancy and childbirth. Not to be confused with midwives, who are health care professionals, these certified professionals are trained…
Palliative care is designed to improve quality of life and reduce pain and suffering for those with serious or life-threatening illnesses. It provides relief from the symptoms of the illness and helps to reduce the stress that comes from coping…
The Conversation Project is a public engagement initiative with a goal that is both simple and transformative: to have every person’s wishes for end-of-life care expressed and respected. The Conversation Project began 2010, when Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Ellen Goodman and…
It is important for seniors and their caregivers to understand end of life care options, like hospice or palliative choices. Sometimes life ends unexpectedly. But for many seniors, the end of life comes with warnings signs and happens slowly. Although…