The Conversation Project 
January 28, 2020
The Farewell: Culture's Role in How We Approach End-of-Life


In the movie, The Farewell, we're introduced to Billi-a young Chinese-American woman who is conflicted when her family refuses to tell her terminally grandmother, Nai Nai, that she is dying of lung cancer. This fascinating movie enlightens viewers as it reminds us that how we deal, discuss and engage with death/dying is deeply influenced by our culture. We are called by this movie to consider how one's culture greatly informs the way they approach issues of end-of-life care.

We were inspired to share our stories about how culture and/or ethnicities have influenced the ways in which we engage with the topic of death/dying. Click here to read more.


Promoting Advance Care Planning: How and Where to Get the Word Out


Does your employer have a company newsletter, public-facing flier, or a blog site that is always looking for content to share? Are you personally part of or does your organization run an on-line discussion platform on various topics? Think about submitting a piece that these existing audiences may connect with or, if you are an employer, creating content that shows you care. Or, click here to find some resources if you don't have the capacity to create your own from scratch.
 
The Gift of a Difficult Conversation


The new year is a time to think about the future - which, experts say, makes it the perfect opportunity for one special conversation: a talk about advanced illness and end-of-life care for your loved ones. According to a survey we conducted,  92 percent of Americans say it's important to have a discussion about end-of-life care, but only 32 percent have actually had the talk. Nearly all Americans say they would be willing to talk about their wishes and more than half say they would be relieved to discuss it, according to the Project.
The discussion can cover many topics: the level of medical care desired at the end of life, family finances, even memorial planning. But what's the best way to initiate the conversation? Click here for 5 tips about how you can start conversations abut end-of-life care.

Video: Practice Makes Perfect


We know that starting conversations about end-of-life care wishes with your loved ones can be hard - we're here to help. Click here to watch this video to help you start the conversation.

We Want to Hear From You!


As we kick off the new year, we want to hear from you! What resources, materials and/or opportunities would you like to see from us? Email us: conversationproject@ihi.org
Engage with TCP on Social Media


As the TCP initiative continues to grow, we want to ensure that we are posting, sharing and producing online content that is relevant and useful to you. Follow us on our various social media platforms ( Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest) and let us know what you think! What do you want to see from us? What are we doing well? What can we do better? Follow us and share your thoughts!
Download Our Free Kits & Order in Bulk!

The Conversation Starter Kit is a useful tool to help you have the conversation with a family member, friend, or other loved one about your - or their - wishes regarding end-of-life care. It is available in several languages.  All of the Starter Kits are available to download and print for free.


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The Conversation Project is dedicated to helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care. Our free Starter Kit can help you talk to your loved ones about this difficult topic.