Conversations

Starting a conversation can be difficult. The topics and questions below may give you some ideas to begin with

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End of life care is about living well until you die. The most important things are not the same for everyone, and every moment matters. Here are some examples of things to think or talk about.

Try asking:

Is there anything you want to do?

How do you want to spend your time?

Is there a place or person you want to visit?

Is there a person you would like to call?

Where would you like to be? What would you like around you?

What parts of your routine bring you happiness?

What parts of your routine make you uncomfortable?

Would you like to do any new activities with other people?

Remember: These prompts are to give the other person an opportunity to talk if they want to. If they don't want to talk, that's okay. Let them know you are there for them when they need you.

Select a topic

How do you want to spend your time?

End of life care is about living well until you die. The most important things are not the same for everyone, and every moment matters. Here are some examples of things to think or talk about.

Try asking:

Is there anything you want to do?

How do you want to spend your time?

Is there a place or person you want to visit?

Is there a person you would like to call?

Where would you like to be? What would you like around you?

What parts of your routine bring you happiness?

What parts of your routine make you uncomfortable?

Would you like to do any new activities with other people?

Remember: These prompts are to give the other person an opportunity to talk if they want to. If they don't want to talk, that's okay. Let them know you are there for them when they need you.

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