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Saying Goodbye
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Interview - Talking With David Kuhl
David Kuhl, author of What Dying People Want, offers advice on how to have meaningful discussions with parents before they die.
Questions & Answers
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Question - Is there a best way to have a memorial service before my husband's death?
Here’s an idea worth considering: Hold a memorial service before a person dies, while he or she can enjoy the event and feel honored by it.
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Question - Can you provide me with a list of "end of life" questions to address with my family?
A comprehensive list for end of life questions will be appearing soon; in the meantime, this site can help provide some structure for your discussions.
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Question - How do we deal with my father-in-law's denial that his wife is dying?
Sometimes family members who are in denial about an impending death may listen more directly to a more objective person, such as a doctor.
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Tips & Reflections
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Reflection - What I Wish I'd Known About Talking to a Dying Parent: Palliative Care Doctor David Kuhl
David Kuhl, author of What Dying People Want, reflects on why parents need to have meaningful discussions with their children before they die.
