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Death Cafe write up: Comox Valley Death Cafe
Posted by Dale Presly and Diane Palmason on Feb. 28, 2017, 1:24 p.m.
This fifth in our current series of Death Cafes in the Comox Seniors Centre was held on the afternoon after yet another unusual (for the Comox Valley) snowfall. Fortunately the temperature had risen enough that the snow was almost clear of walkways and entries by the time participants started to arrive.
Twenty-one people joined us, with a positive mix of new-comers and regulars. They are invited to seat themselves at one of the tables arranged to seat four, preferably with someone that have not yet met.
The hosts give a brief outline of Death Cafe principles, plus an outline of the format: sharing for the first hour, a ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Newtown
Posted by Melissa Halliday on Feb. 27, 2017, 9:59 p.m.
Some courageous participants talking about the ordinary and extraordinary around end of life and how much easier it is to talk about death when you get to practise in a safe space like this; feedback expressed the hunger people have to talk about death and dying but the lack of safe forums to do it and their gratitude they can come to something like this. We looked at a range of areas from what to write on a Sympathy card (most agreed that people are generally just grateful you are holding them in your thoughts and don't want your opinions or pity so you don't have ...
Death Cafe write up: Lancaster County's February Death Cafe
Posted by BLLLINK on Feb. 27, 2017, 10:09 a.m.
Excellent conversations today ... our first time meeting in a funeral home.
Wonderful reception and a really nice meeting place.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in Annville, Pennsylvania
Posted by BLLLINK on Feb. 27, 2017, 10:04 a.m.
Outside the fierce weather front was passing by.
Inside, we heard nothing as the 17 participants in Annville's first Death Cafe were focused on one another's conversations.
We enjoyed cake, tea, coffee and home-made candy, too. And the participants decided, "We must do this again."
A Good Death:
- Dignity
- Love
- Legacy.
Music by Kagemusha Taiko, now available on CD or download.
Press: Let's talk about dying; Death cafes come to Lancaster County
Posted by BLLLINK on Feb. 26, 2017, 5:53 a.m.
The calls, emails and texts barraged us after Erin Negley's article about our first Death Cafe in January. We quickly realized the number of people who wanted to attend exceeded our venue and table facilitators - so we immediately rescueduled a second one the week following.
Erin's piece was ...
See more at: LNP - Always Lancaster | http://lancasteronline.com/
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in Annville, Pennsylvania
Posted by BLLLINK on Feb. 26, 2017, 5:41 a.m.
While outside a massive weather front was blasthing through, the 17 people who came to Annville's first Death Cafe were engrossed in conversation in "The Cellar" at the Annville Free Library.
We never knew the storm was passing because of the compassionate, caring and thoughtful conversations that were being shared.
Moreover participants delighted in cake, cookies, coffee, tea and delicious home-made candy.
As the Death Cafe drew to a close, the question was, "When's the next one?"
The awards were announced at the NCPC’s 25th anniversary event at the House of Lords on 22 February.
Over 90 entries were received for the four categories. The awards were presented by Joan, Baroness ...
http://www.ncpc.org.uk/news/winners-announced-2017-ncpc-awards
Death Cafe write up: Belleville, IL Death Cafe
Posted by maggieboone on Feb. 24, 2017, 2:13 p.m.
We had a lot of interesting discussion spanning a variety of topics. It was nice to see all of the new participants from last month return as well as one of our original participants. After greeting everyone and more introductions, we started our discussions.
The first topic began when it was asked of the participant that was diagnosed with Parkinson’s had started a dialog with the family about death in respect to what she wanted at the end of life. This became a segway into the importance of advanced directives, and the different forms one should have easy access to. The information everyone in Illinois should look ...
Death Cafe write up: Stratford Death Cafe
Posted by Stratford on Feb. 23, 2017, 7:35 a.m.
We held our first Death Cafe in Stratford, Ontario last night, facilitated by Holly Shephard. Eleven people attended as well as me (the baker) and Holly making us a lucky group of 13 mortal souls.
We broke into 3 groups, and switched up the groups mid-way through the event. Conversation was free-flowing, fascinating, and thought provoking. Many of the people in attendance reported that they would like to join in another Death Cafe. I feel that the first Stratford Deah Cafe was very successful.
Death Cafe write up: Lancaster County's February Death Cafe
Posted by BLLLINK on Feb. 21, 2017, 4:02 p.m.
We had a pleasant Day for a Death Cafe - our third of the year here in Lancaster County.
Very positive comments from the participants; so we'll be looking at another in a month or so.
Resource: Dying Well Prepared; Conversations and Choices for Terminal Patients
Posted by AlanBingham on Feb. 21, 2017, 3:47 p.m. 1 comment
A guide book to help people with the choices they need to make for end of life and the conversations they need to have.
Written by a retired hospice admissions officer it covers getting the news and understanding it, the life choices you can make and who, when and how ...
Every state has individual programs and eligibility requirements for their Medicaid long term care. Medicaid long term care is a partnership between the state and federal government with the goal of taking care of each state’s aged, blind, or disabled populations. Click your state for a comprehensive look at ...
Press: Death Cafe debuts in Burlington
Posted by C. Elizabeth Dougherty Consulting on Feb. 21, 2017, 12:09 p.m.
See more at: Inside Halton
Press: Death cafe in Huntsville to spark discussions about dying
Posted by The Good Earth, LLC - Shelia Champion on Feb. 21, 2017, 10:15 a.m.
Great article, thanks again to Lucy Berry the author. Lucy has covered many of my events. Thanks to all that attended. I was surprised to have 16 attendees. Some were able to stay longer than others. There was no lack of conversation which varied from personal experiences to funeral costs ...
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