I’ve heard about teachers who ask their students to write their own obituary.
It sounds kind of morbid, but when you think about it, it’s a great exercise of life reflection, goal achievement, identifying priorities and thinking about our legacy. I’m not sure how many teenagers can really think about their future in this way, but what a fantastic exercise for all of us to do right now. How would I write my obituary? When I project far into the future, what do I want my family and others to say about me when I’m no longer here? And am I doing what I need to do, right now, to make that happen?
Today’s guest, Frances Parker, hospice volunteer for nursing homes and author of the book “Becoming Dead Right: A Hospice Volunteer in Urban Nursing Homes” shares her insights on how we can live in order to die comfortably and content.
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Stephanie Erickson is a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience as a geriatric social worker. Her primary area of practice focuses on…
Stephanie Erickson is a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience as a geriatric social worker. Her primary area of practice focuses on Dementia and decision-making capacity. She works with seniors living autonomously, in care facilities, in acute care at the hospital, and who are living with family. Stephanie also provides training and consultation to families, the Alzheimer’s Society, community groups, financial and legal institutions and at professional conferences. She hosts her own weekly podcast called Caregivers’ Circle. She founded Erickson Resource Group which offers holistic services to seniors and their families. Check out her free guide to initiating conversations with aging relatives.
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