End of Life issues
Linda Edmondson, a friend who has long been a leader in end-of-life issues, agrees with me that when any family faces a critical health crisis, there are 3 crucial pieces they may want to consider: the need for an advance directive, the difficulty of deciding if/when hospise care might be appropriate and what palliative care is and how it can be helpful at all stages of a life-limiting illness.
I will write a separate blog on each of those issues and encourage any reader or professional in this area – who has “been there” – to share their personal experiences and any resources they found that might prove helpful to someone else.
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Comments
Nikki, thank you for your response. Because you’ve “been there” you know what a difficult time this is for a patient and their family and friends. You also know what a “lonely” time this can be. We hope through these conversations, people will be able to reach out to one another and gain insight and strength.
Charlotte-
Thank you for telling me about this site. You continue to inspire me. As you have led me through the death of my mom – I know you will lead others with your compassion, insight, love and truthfulness. Thank you for sharing your God given gift with us all!
Nikki