neighborhoods to nursing homes the conversation project at ecmc
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Neighborhoods to Nursing Homes
The Conversation Project at ECMC
Community Outreach —Starting the Conversation
It’s About the Conversation, Palliative Care and Advances in End of Life Communication
What We Want Versus What Happens
•90% of us believe that it’s important
to discuss end of life issues with your loved ones. Only 30% do.
•60% of us say that it extremely important that your family is not burdened by tough decisions.
•70% of us wish to die at home yet 70% of us die in a Nursing Home or hospital.
What Matters To You?
Remember, this “Event” is of a most personal
nature!
What is “The Conversation”
The conversation is a right that each and every one of us has, that is, to
talk about, perhaps the most personal event in our lives.
The Event is the Conclusion of our LivesHow we have this conversation and with who, is up to YOU!
“It’s Never Too Soon But Often Too Late”
One Person’s Advance Directive
A Poem
Dying in America
Demographics
18 - 24 25 - 34 35 - 44 55 - 65 65 - 74 75 or older
Age
1 3 3 6 10 9
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3
5
7
9
11
Age
Num
ber
of
Responses
Black- African
American
Multiple Races
White
Race 14 1 17
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
Race
Num
ber
of
Responses
Survey Results
Q 7: Prior to attending the program, have you had the conversation about what matters to you ?
No, but thought about
it
Yes, but a a general level
Yes, with enough detail for wishes to
be known
An-swer
3 15 7
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
Num
ber
of
Responses
Survey Results (cont’d)
Q 9: After attending the event, how ready are you to have the conversation with a loved one?
Q 10: After attending the event, how likely are you to have the conversation with a loved one in the next 30 days?
Not ready, but thinking
about it
Ready, but not sure
what tosay
Ready and certain of
what I want to say
Answers
3 8 21
2.5
7.5
12.5
17.5
22.5
Num
ber
of
Responses
I'm not sure Likely Very Likely
An-swers
4 9 18
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
Num
ber
of
Responses
Survey Results (cont’d)
Q 13: If you have further Questions or concerns about your wishes, who would you feel most comfortable talking to?
Leader in Faith
Family Member
Family Member &
Doc
Doctor Nurse of other
Healthcare Pro
Trusted Friend
Trusted Friend & Family
Member
Series1 1 22 1 3 2 1 1
2.5
7.5
12.5
17.5
22.5
Num
ber
of
Responses
Insurance is Important, But Assurance, Is Just As Important!
Does Your Family Know Your Wishes?