7 Tips to Get the Conversation Started

Whether you are wanting to share your own wishes and desires for how you want to live at the end of your life or you are wanting to learn about your loved one’s wishes….here are 7 tips to help get that conversation started.

7 tips to get the conversation started

🍏Start the conversation early. The sooner you start talking about end-of-life wishes, the more time you will have to have a thoughtful conversation and make plans.

🍏Listen actively. Pay attention to what your loved one is saying and ask clarifying questions.

🍏Avoid medical jargon. Use plain language that your loved one can understand.

🍏Be clear about your wishes. Let your loved one know what you want to happen at the end of your life.

🍏Be open to their wishes. It is important to respect your loved one's wishes, even if they are different from your own.

🍏Make a plan. Once you have talked about your wishes, put them in writing so that your loved ones know what to do.

🍏Review your plan regularly. Your wishes will change over time, so it is important to review your plan regularly.

7 Tips To Start the Conversation