Hi all,
Thank goodness it is getting easier to talk about end of life issues. They are so worth the time and effort put in. I still don’t think the help you may need is something that is, “in your face” shall we say.
So if I can be of any benefit or help then I am happy. Here are a list of resources. These websites and organizations are a sample of resources from which you can find more information about end of life options.
Theconversationproject.org: An initiative of the institute for Healthcare Improvement, this website is full of resources for families who want to discuss end-of-life options with a loved one. You can download or print out a “conversation starter kit,” as well as guides for talking to your doctor about end of life options and choosing a health care proxy to make decisions if you are unable.
Nhpco.org: The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization website is full of resources on this ens-of-life options, including helping patients find a hospice to meet their needs.
Compassionandchoices.org: This non profit advocates for aid-in-dying laws across the country. The website includes information on existing laws, how you can help your state adopt such a law, and a hotline for people to call if they need to discuss end-of-life issues.
To be continued in next post.
