Decisions about care through the end of life are deeply influenced by cultural and religious traditions, shaping how families navigate grief and honor their loved ones. When my uncle recently passed away, my family instinctively…
Decisions about care through the end of life are deeply influenced by cultural and religious traditions, shaping how families navigate grief and honor their loved ones. When my uncle recently passed away, my family instinctively…
National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD), celebrated every year on April 16th and across the month of April, encourages people to begin or continue conversations about their wishes for care through the end of life. This…
As a parent, you understand that there will be times when you need to have tough conversations with your kids. When my first daughter, Yasmeen, was born, I had a good idea of what these…
My caregiving journey started at 16, growing up as a Jamaican teenager in the Bronx. It wasn’t planned, and it definitely wasn’t paid. Miss Lacona, an elderly Panamanian woman in my neighborhood, caught me skipping…
As we wrap up 2024, it’s a perfect moment for introspection. We deeply appreciate the insights we’ve gained from you—individuals and communities who have generously shared their experiences with advance care planning discussions. Throughout the…
Ann Allen, Heal Your Grief- Heal Your Life, and The Conversation Project’s Patty Webster teamed up this month to discuss the importance of having conversations about end-of-life care and wishes, especially in the context…