A Conversation with Kate DeBartolo on End-of-Life Care and Meaningful Conversations
In this Caring Minutes conversation, PsychArmor’s Jamie Regalia speaks with Kate DeBartolo, Senior Director of The Conversation Project. Together, they explore how shifting from what is the matter to what matters most can transform care and strengthen connection, especially within military and Veteran connected communities.
A medical student’s first experience with patient death underscores the power of honest conversations and compassionate presence in health care. By proactively engaging patients and families, and listening with empathy, clinicians can honor dignity at the end of life — while balancing personal feelings with professional care delivery.
NDCC Resources: GUIDE Model Videos for Clinicians, Caregivers and Families
The National Dementia Care Collaborative (NDCC) has released two short videos explaining the CMS GUIDE Model, showing how coordinated care and support—including care navigation—can help people living with dementia and those important to them better manage care and stay in their communities.
Upcoming event: End Well 2026 When does now begin?
End Well 2026 is a one-day, hybrid gathering of changemakers focused on the theme “When does now begin?”—exploring how we can address caregiving, grief, and end-of-life experiences more openly and take meaningful action in the present moment.
What have you been reading, watching, listening to this month that struck a chord or helped you start a conversation about what matters? Share in comments below.