Tag Archives: The Conversation




The Conversation by Angelo E. Volandes, M.D.

The Conversation follows Dr. Angelo Volandes' revolutionary insight into what it means to die peacefully
Posted on February 20, 2015 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Metastatic lung cancer had wreaked havoc on 78-year-old Taras Skripchenko’s body, yet Dr. Angelo E. Volandes had the impossible task of trying to save his life. The Ukrainian man had worked in coal mines his entire life, which would later … Continue reading →

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Death Cafes Create a New Kind of Space to Talk about Death and Dying

They're popping up all around the world now and prompting this important conversation.
Posted on February 26, 2013 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Sometimes you just need to talk about death. You don’t need a therapist. You don’t need a self-help book. You don’t need a support group. You just need to say the word death and talk about what it means to you … Continue reading →

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What is the Conversation Project? – An Interview with Martha Hayward

The Conversation Project seeks to share and encourage end-of-life discussion
Posted on September 1, 2012 by Antal Polony (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Martha Hayward is the Lead for Public and Patient Engagement at the Conversation Project, a Boston-based non-profit “dedicated to helping people talk about their end-of-life wishes.” The Conversation Project offers conversation-starters, information resources, and a venue for users around the … Continue reading →

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Ellen Goodman Launches The Conversation Project

The grassroots campaign helps get the conversation started about your wishes for end-of-life care.
Posted on August 15, 2012 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

60% of people say that making sure their family is not burdened by tough end-of-life healthcare decisions is “extremely important”. 56% have not communicated their end-of-life wishes with anyone. To address these facts, former Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Ellen Goodman has created The … Continue reading →

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