Grieving the loss of a loved one is difficult any time of the year, but the holiday season can be particularly challenging. Family gatherings, traditional meals and familiar faces can all be painful reminders of…

It is Giving Tuesday, that rare day in the holiday season when the emphasis is on giving instead of gifts. It’s a yearly reminder that some of the most memorable presents you can give to…

This Thursday, there will be an empty chair at the table for our family Thanksgiving gathering. My brothers and I made plans months ago to come from the many corners of our busy lives to…

An unexpected health crisis can serve as a stark reminder that it is never too soon to express your end-of-life wishes to your loved ones. It can also be an inspiration for taking action to…

“I was in a state of great relief when my sister’s doctor finally told her she had Alzheimer’s. I said to my husband, ‘Now we can finally talk about it.’ But, of course, then the…

When we launched The Conversation Project, we knew the importance of encouraging people to express their wishes for end-of-life care before there was a crisis. In a survey we did, people often gave the same…