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Conversations at the Crossroads

In her heartfelt talk, Helen Emmott, RN, MA, reflects on her journey as a daughter, wife, mother, and nurse while addressing end-of-life decisions for aging parents. Drawing upon her personal experiences, she emphasizes the importance of communication, understanding family dynamics, and establishing advance directives. With a focus on love, values, and the often complex role of caregivers, Helen shares key lessons learned, aiming to inspire others to engage in meaningful conversations about aging and death, helping families navigate this poignant phase of life.

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Conversations at the Crossroads

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  1. Conversations at the Crossroads • Helen Emmott, RN, MA • Ethics Educator • “Without Regrets” Center for Practical Bioethics April 10,2013 Kansas City MO

  2. Without Regrets: • Life Lessons Regarding Aging Parents

  3. First things First • Or, why I wrote a book about my experiences as a daughter, daughter-in-law, wife, mother, friend, nurse and ethicist as they relate to end-of-life decisions...

  4. Mom, Dad, my sister and me Unbelievable mother of ten children!

  5. Mom and I having a conversation Talking about Mom’s advance directive…

  6. Mom as a 95 year old My hero and inspiration!

  7. Chapter topics • Beliefs and Values • Family Dynamics • Choosing a Surrogate Decision Maker (DPOA) • Communication Issues • Goals of Care • Being a Caregiver • Final Homes • Medical Directives • Grief and Celebration

  8. Chapter One Lessons • Denying death won’t keep it from happening • Don’t die stupidly • Conversations can help us focus on that part of our dying that we can control • Dying is not easy and won’t be the same for everyone • Sometimes we do the most by doing less

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