The Last Things We Talk About

Your Guide to End of Life Transitions

Elizabeth T. Boatwright

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Bull Publishing Company
15 June 2021

Coping with old age; Coping with death & bereavement

The Last Things We Talk Aboutgives readers and their loved ones the opportunity as death approaches to affirm, celebrate, and remember the people and experiences they cherish in life.

The author guides readers step-by-step through the process of making aging and death-related decisions. This includes defining personal values and wishes as well as planning for practical medical, financial, and legal considerations.

This book will help readers:

- Identify the people, experiences, and things that are important to them and help define and celebrate what gives life meaning and purpose

- Discover and define their goals and wishes regarding transitions, support, and the legacy they wish to leave behind

- Understand important topics such as legal, financial, and medical documents, the continuum of care, and end-of-life decisions

- Find professionals to help them put together inventories for financial, legal, and practical matters

- Explore options and plan for culturally and spiritually sensitive end-of-life rituals and celebrations

- Learn what needs to be done after death and how survivors can begin to piece their lives back together

By: Elizabeth T. Boatwright
Imprint: Bull Publishing Company
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 367g
ISBN: 9781945188350
ISBN 10: 1945188359
Pages: 250
Publication Date: 15 June 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Elizabeth Boatwright, DMin, BCC-PCHAC, CFP is a Relief Chaplain in Oncology Outpatient Palliative Care Medicine at Stanford Health Care. She has over 25 years in ministry experience serving diverse cultures along with extensive work in the arts and financial planning.

Reviews for The Last Things We Talk About: Your Guide to End of Life Transitions

Thank you for this wake up call. David M. Gilfoil, Ph.D. VP, Strategic Planning & Professor of Business, DeSales University Kudos to Boatwright for making the overwhelming experience for the end of life process manageable. Kim Engelmann, MDiv., DMin., Board Certified Chaplain SCA, Provisional Board Certified Chaplain APC