Tuesday, 28 May 2013

Getting the Conversation Started

The Conversation Project has put together a downloadable form to help you start thinking about and discussing your future.
"The Conversation Project is dedicated to helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care.
Too many people are dying in a way they wouldn’t choose, and too many of their loved ones are left feeling bereaved, guilty, and uncertain.
It’s time to transform our culture so we shift from not talking about dying to talking about it. It’s time to share the way we want to live at the end of our lives. And it’s time to communicate about the kind of care we want and don’t want for ourselves.
We believe that the place for this to begin is at the kitchen table—not in the intensive care unit—with the people we love, before it’s too late.
Together we can make these difficult conversations easier. We can make sure that our own wishes and those of our loved ones are expressed and respected.If you’re ready to join us, we ask you: Have you had the conversation?"

Heather Reflects on her Recent ACP Conversation

Heather and Sue Reflect on their Recent ACP Conversation


A few days after an ACP conversation with her substitute decision-maker, Pat - Heather talks with Sue about the importance of that conversation.

The Importance of Communicating Your Wishes to Your Substitute Decision-Maker

Reflecting on The Role of the Substitute Decision-Maker

Pat reflects on a recent ACP conversation and the impact it had on her role as a substitute decision-maker for Heather.