We Really Need To Talk

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We Really Need To Talk is a podcast about the conversations we should be having with our loves ones about the end of life. Gerontology professor Elizabeth Bergman and former Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center Program Coordinator Lisa Richards and their guests will talk about how to approach these conversations as well as how to sort through last wishes, advance care planning and choices about life-sustaining treatment. And they do it all with a healthy dose of love and humor. 

Ithaca College Gerontology Institute


    • Nov 23, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 5 EPISODES


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    Talking About Dying Frees Us To Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 37:32


    In this episode, storyteller and end-of-life care advocate Kimberly Paul explores the power and possibilities unleased by facing end of life issues head on. She argues that talking about dying helps us to live more fully and be a more powerful presence in the lives of those we love.  Resources Kimberly Paul's website  https://www.deathbydesign.com/Kimberly's tour https://www.deathbydesign.com/live-well-die-well-tour-stops/ The Death Deck https://thedeathdeck.com/Karl Pillemer, PhD, 30 Lessons for Livinghttps://www.karlpillemer.com/books/30-lessons-for-living/ We Really Need to Talk is funded by the Finger Lakes Geriatrics Education Center at the Ithaca College Gerontology Institute. Editing and production support provided by Dr. Becky Lane and Jay Williamson at the Center for Creative Technology at Ithaca College. Web: www.ithaca.edu/gerontology-instituteEmail us icgi@ithaca.edu

    How To Choose A Healthcare Proxy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 44:26


    This episode is about an important health care document – the healthcare proxy. Anna Rosenblatt, a Practice Facilitator at Cayuga Health Partners in Ithaca, New York will talk with us about what a healthcare proxy is and and why it's important. We'll also talk about who is a good choice, how to talk to your doctor about it and what happens if you don't have one.  Resources  NYS Healthcare Proxy document and info: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1430.pdf NYS Guide to choosing a healthcare agenthttps://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/patients/health_care_proxy/ National Institute on Aging https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/advance-care-planning-health-care-directiveshttps://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1503.pdf https://order.nia.nih.gov/publication/tips-for-advance-care-planning Law – Family Health Care Decisions Act (2010) http://wnylc.com/health/entry/142/ We Really Need to Talk is funded by the Finger Lakes Geriatrics Education Center at the Ithaca College Gerontology Institute. Editing and production support provided by Dr. Becky Lane and Jay Williamson at the Center for Creative Technology at Ithaca College. Web: www.ithaca.edu/gerontology-instituteEmail us icgi@ithaca.edu

    A Geriatrician Talks Health Care Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 43:31


    Dr. Thomas Caprio, who specializes in geriatric medicine, hospice, and palliative care at the University of Rochester Medical Center, discusses life-sustaining treatments in the case of a serious illness and at the end of life.  He talks about the importance of the healthcare proxy and how that person can work with the healthcare team to respect the patient's wishes around care. He'll also touch on medical jargon and how it's okay to ask your doctor to explain the situation in terms you can understand. Resources: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/23094529-thomas-v-caprio https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-are-palliative-care-and-hospice-care We Really Need to Talk is funded by the Finger Lakes Geriatrics Education Center at the Ithaca College Gerontology Institute. Editing and production support provided by Dr. Becky Lane and Jay Williamson at the Center for Creative Technology at Ithaca College. Web: www.ithaca.edu/gerontology-instituteEmail us icgi@ithaca.edu

    The Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 45:10


    Angela Mennitto, a death midwife and community educator, and Deb Traunstein, a medical social worker, in Ithaca, New York talk to us about why having end-of-life conversations is so important.  They'll discuss why it's so hard, what may happen if you don't have the conversations  and what role culture plays in how we talk about death. Resources Dr. Ira Byock is a leading palliative care physician, author, and public advocate for improving care through the end of lifeAngela Mennitto's website  The Art of Dying WellThe Conversation Project  We Really Need to Talk is funded by the Finger Lakes Geriatrics Education Center at the Ithaca College Gerontology Institute. Editing and production support provided by Dr. Becky Lane and Jay Williamson at the Center for Creative Technology at Ithaca College. Web: www.ithaca.edu/gerontology-instituteEmail us icgi@ithaca.edu

    Why We Need to Talk About the End of Life

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 17:59


    In the introductory episode, Elizabeth and Lisa will tell you why they wanted to make a podcast about end-of-life conversations. They will share their experiences of how a simple letter or set of instructions from a loved one helped ease the pain of those left grieving. They will discuss the importance of having ongoing conversations about this difficult subject.ResourcesAn eight minute PBS Religion and Ethics Newsweekly video about doctors and end-of-life discussionshttps://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/2016/06/10/january-15-2016-doctors-and-end-of-life-discussions/28640/ Extremis film on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80106307 We Really Need to Talk is funded by the Finger Lakes Geriatrics Education Center at the Ithaca College Gerontology Institute. Editing and production support provided by Dr. Becky Lane and Jay Williamson at the Center for Creative Technology at Ithaca College. Web: www.ithaca.edu/gerontology-instituteEmail us icgi@ithaca.edu

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