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As per, The Conversation Project, people surveyed feel it's important to talk and share about End-of-life matters, but few people actually do so.
Exploring, empowering and enriching your life, and your end-of-life journey, is vitally important to you receiving the care you wish to have. When you find out your loved-one's wishes, you can help to ensure they are followed. Dee Dee can help you discover your wishes. The Conversation Project: Sharing your wishes for end-of-life care can bring you closer to the people you love. It’s critically important. And you can do it. Consider the facts: 92% of people say that talking with their loved ones about end-of-life care is important. 32% have actually done so. Source: The Conversation Project National Survey (2018) 21% of people say they haven’t had the conversation because they don’t want to upset their loved ones. 53% say they’d be relieved if a loved one started the conversation. 95% say they are willing or want to talk about their end-of-life wishes. Source: The Conversation Project National Survey (2018) 80% of people say that if seriously ill, they would want to talk to their doctor about wishes for medical treatment toward the end of their life. 18% report having had this conversation with their doctor. Source: Survey of Californians by the California HealthCare Foundation (2012) and Kaiser Family Foundation Serious Illness in Late Life Survey (2017) 97% of people say it’s important to put their wishes in writing. 37% have actually done it. Source: Kaiser Family Foundation Serious Illness in Late Life Survey (2017) A conversation can make all the difference. Institute for Healthcare Improvement www.ihi.org theconversationproject.org 2 |
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