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There were 36.3 million Americans over age 65 in 2000, and
it is projected that there will be 86.7 million by 2050.
2000 CENSUS,
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There were 33.9 million family caregivers of elders in 2004,
and it is projected that there will be 81 million by 2050.
CAREGIVING IN THE
U.S., NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR CAREGIVING AND AARP, 2004. |
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Starting
Difficult Discussions
by
Lori Flesher, Hospice of Summa
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| Starting a conversation with parents
about their personal care, where to live, end-of-life wishes
and so on can be uncomfortable. Participants will receive
a variety of conversation starters as well as important
topics that all families need to discuss. The sharing of
personal success stories will be encouraged as well. |
Lori Flesher
Lori Flesher, MSW, LISW, is the bereavement coordinator
with Summa’s Palliative Care and Hospice Services.
She has been with Hospice of Summa for nine years and
has 11 years
of experience in social work, focusing on end-of-life
care. She has work experience in home care and has
taught social
work classes at The University of Akron. Flesher also
has a special interest in caregiver issues.
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