“Gene Hackman was one of my favorite actors. I adored him in The Birdcage. It deeply saddens me to think about how he and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, passed away. For the past 20 years I…
“Gene Hackman was one of my favorite actors. I adored him in The Birdcage. It deeply saddens me to think about how he and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, passed away. For the past 20 years I…
Inspire thoughtful discussions by sharing engaging content across your personal, social or community networks. Whether it’s a compelling blog, an insightful article, a podcast, or a moving TV show, these resources are perfect for kickstarting…
While conversations about health care wishes are our special sauce, we always get questions about where to store documents (health care proxy, advance directives, etc.) once they have been filled out. Here are common scenarios…
“One of the most critical decisions a person can make — long before they’re sick or dying — is choosing their health care proxy. Why? Because when you are no longer able to speak for…
“April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day, an initiative designed to empower people to start or continue conversations about their wishes for care through the end of life. For those living with communication disorders, conveying…
“Despite the frequency of these conversations, most medical professionals receive little formal training in facilitating bedside discussions where emotionally-charged, complex medical decisions must be made. Here are five simple but powerful phrases that can transform…