Ep. 89 The Talk We’re All Avoiding — And Why We Need to Have It
I’ve worked with older adults for a long time, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: the hardest conversations are often the most necessary.
We plan for weddings, retirements, even vacations—but not for how we want to be cared for when we can’t speak for ourselves.
That’s why I invited Kate DeBartolo, Senior Director at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, to join me for a powerful, practical conversation about how to talk with your loved ones about your wishes for care through the end of life. Spoiler alert: it’s not really about dying—it’s about how you want to live.
Key Takeaways:
– Why we avoid the conversation (and why we shouldn’t)
– What is The Conversation Project?
– Making it personal: creative ways to start the conversation
– Free tools to help, including My Health Checklist
Want to be sure your voice is heard—no matter what happens? Head to theconversationproject.org and download their free guides. They’ll help you prepare, talk, and plan for the care you want, on your terms.
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