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Q: Is it morbid or wrong to start a conversation about end-of-life wishes with my family right now?
A: Not at all. Talking about death can feel uncomfortable, but there are several benefits to doing this early and often.
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First, it’s really easy to misunderstand your family members’ wishes without a specific conversation. Opportunities to have conversations are better suited BEFORE death is imminent. Waiting until a family member is in the hospital or unable to communicate is often too late.
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Second, conversations about end-of-life can highlight individual priorities and life goals. Talking about what is important at end-of-life could refocus how time and energy is spent while living life.
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Third, you don’t need to be a medical professional to start an advance care planning conversation. While medical professionals can answer specific questions, conversations about what matters to you can and should start in your home.
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We encourage you to discuss this sometimes taboo topic with your support network. You may be surprised by what you learn. This attached opinion piece provides the experience of one family: cbc.ca/news/opinion/o…
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Here are some resources to start an end-of-life conversation: theconversationproject.org/wp-content/upl…
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