In my mid-30s, I knew what it was like to be a cancer patient, an advocate, and a caregiver. Or, so I thought. For the better part of my adult life, I had been the…
In my mid-30s, I knew what it was like to be a cancer patient, an advocate, and a caregiver. Or, so I thought. For the better part of my adult life, I had been the…
One of the most common types of stories we hear about caregiving at The Conversation Project is the “seagull effect.” When an out-of-town sibling swoops in for a visit, thinking they know best and upending…
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, a time of reflection and gratitude where we honor those who have dedicated their lives to serving our nation. But it is more than just a moment…
Here at The Conversation Project, we work with hundreds of individuals and organizations to bring the concept of advance care planning to people where they work, live, pray, and learn. Here, one health system shares…
The Conversation Project has released an updated version of our guide For Caregivers of People with Alzheimer’s or Other Forms of Dementia in English, Spanish, and Chinese. For early and middle stages, when people may…
“Who do you want to be your health care proxy, me or Mom?” My dad asked me this shortly before I went to college in 2015, and I had no idea what a health care…