Starting the Conversation… There’s a large difference in what people say they should discuss and what they actually end up discussing when it comes to their wishes for medical care at the end of life. A national survey conducted in 2013 by The Conversation Project, an organization dedicated to helping people talk about their end-of-life care, shows that while more than 9 of 10 Americans think it’s important to talk about their preferences for end-of-life care, fewer than 3 of 10 have actually held these sorts of discussions. “Americans now overwhelmingly agree that it’s important to talk with loved ones about how they want to live at the end of their days. Yet, we still find it hard to begin those conversations,” stated Ellen Goodman, founder of The Conversation Project. The real work and heartfelt conversations begin when someone verbalizes his or her feelings and fears as health declines. When a person thinks ahead, shares his values and talks openly about his wishes, family and friends are empowered to go through the process with them and determine the next steps. “At Montefiore’s Vinney Hospice we are there for you and your family on this journey,” said Rabbi Akiva Feinstein, Montefiore Hospice chaplain. “Our compassionate team is trained in comprehensive end-of-life care and provides support whether in a private residence or in Montefiore’s Maltz Hospice House, and all faiths are welcome. “ To learn more, contact a member of the Vinney Hospice team at 216.910.2650 or visit www. montefiorecare.org for a virtual tour of the Maltz Hospice House. Move in by January 31, 2017 Get your second month free! Contact Ivy Kopit 440.996.0504 ikopit@theweils.org manager of senior living admissions & community outreach The Weils Assisted Living n Luxurious one- and twobedroom apartments with full kitchen Three chef-prepared meals daily 24/7 nursing and caregiving Housekeeping and laundry services Life-enriching activities and outings Complimentary transportation n n n n n Assisted Living • Rehabilitation Pavilion Memory Care • Long-Term Care A place that feels like home. Schedule a tour today. We’re “Snow” Special! In partnership with Mandel JCC Early Childhood Education, Montefiore presents Bubbes, Zaydes and Babies, a quarterly intergenerational and interactive program with residents and babies birth to five years old. We’re “Snow” Special!, this month’s theme, will take place Sunday, December 11, from 10:30 – 11:30 am in the Montefiore Maltz Auditorium, One David N. Myers Parkway. For more information, contact Iuliia Marshall, life enrichment manager, at 216.910.2588 or imarshall@montefiorecare. org. If you are interested in participating in this program with your child, contact Debbie Friedman, Mandel JCC Family Place Coordinator, at 216.374.4020 or teacherdebbie54@ yahoo.com. 16695 Chillicothe Road (Rt. 306), Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 440.543.4221 | theweils.org December 2016 n Beachwood Buzz 35