Why talking matters

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:
90% of people say that talking with their loved ones about end-of-life care is important.

27% have actually done so.
Source: The Conversation Project National Survey (2013)
60% of people say that making sure their family is not burdened by tough decisions is extremely important.
56% have not communicated their end-of life wishes.
Source: Survey of Californians by the California HealthCare Foundation (2012)
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.
7% report having had this conversation with their doctor.
Source: Survey of Californians by the California HealthCare Foundation (2012)
82% of people say it’s important to put their wishes in writing.
23% have actually done it.
Source: Survey of Californians by the California HealthCare Foundation (2012)
One conversation can make all the difference.
For more information go to :   www.advancedirectivesTN.org

Or, give your Parish Nurse a call, she will be happy to you start the conversation!

Institute for Healthcare Improvement www.ihi.org

www.theconversationproject.org