As many loved ones begin to age, the discussion about their aging needs and wishes can be a challenging and trying conversation.
Aging with Dignity's "Five Wishes" model is a great resource for those searching for guidance on how to plan for the declining health of a loved one. Author Tom Neal discusses the need to prepare for this change by adopting a "culture of hope" where "beliefs become presuppositions that give those who face vulnerability and fear a place of security in which they can rest secure knowing those around them are unwaveringly dedicated to building around them a hopeful “home” of care and support and compassion" (Neal, Tom; Aging with Dignity).
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