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Conversations That Matter – Part III
Understanding that discussing end of life decisions is a very difficult topic, I am very grateful to those of you who have shared your experiences and feelings on this highly personal matter. In reviewing your responses, I have found that most people are confident of their final wishes but are more concerned about their loved […]
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Conversations That Matter – Part II
As promised in last week’s blog, I have interviewed my friend Betty, a registered nurse with more than 45 years healthcare experience including oncology and hospice work. She offers her insight and opinion on the conversations that must take place between generations. I understand that it is important for people to have an advance health […]
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Conversations That Matter – Part I
I was a freshman in college when I truly realized how families can differ when talking about things that matter most. I had naively assumed most other families put it all out on the dinner table, like my loud Italian family who aired all joys, grievances and everything in between, over heaping plates of pasta […]