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Welcome to Talking Matters, a blog featuring updates, stories, and interviews from The Conversation Project. Check back each week for a new post!

Losing someone is one of life’s most difficult experiences. In the days immediately following a death, emotions often feel overwhelming, yet there are still important responsibilities that need your attention. Between making arrangements, notifying family…

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…

When My Grandmother Died Without Knowing It 
By Dra. Ianna Sirqueira   , 06/23/2026

I grew up hearing my grandmother say that she was afraid of dying. As she would put it, “If death were rest, I would rather live tired.” My grandmother was always a spirited person, with…

Aging In The U.S.: How To Reclaim The Golden Years  The article highlights how aging immigrant families in the U.S. can better navigate later life by combining early planning, open conversations, and culturally responsive care, rather than relying on systems that…