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Why We Need to Talk About the End of Life
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In the introductory episode, Elizabeth and Lisa will tell you why they wanted to make a podcast about end-of-life conversations. They will share their experiences of how a simple letter or set of instructions from a loved one helped ease the pain of those left grieving. They will discuss the importance of having ongoing conversations about this difficult subject.
Resources
An eight minute PBS Religion and Ethics Newsweekly video about doctors and end-of-life discussions
https://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/2016/06/10/january-15-2016-doctors-and-end-of-life-discussions/28640/
Extremis film on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80106307
We Really Need to Talk is funded by the Finger Lakes Geriatrics Education Center at the Ithaca College Gerontology Institute. Editing and production support provided by Dr. Becky Lane and Jay Williamson at the Center for Creative Technology at Ithaca College.
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