Living and Dying with Dignity: Lessons from Older Adults

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The intent of this video is for clinician training and not public use.

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Document Type

Open Access Video

Publication Date

2024

Keywords

older adults, personal reflections, death, dying, lived experience

Description

Macarena shares the story of her mother, a vivacious woman who began her life in Puerto Rico and what her death taught her about her own life and wishes for end-of-life.

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Members of the community were invited to share their personal reflections on death and dying. We met briefly before recording their insights, but no interview guide was provided. We are grateful for their

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Running Tme/Duration

18:59

Time Stamps

0:00:26
My Mother
An Introduction

0:01:44
A Changing Environment
Transition from independent living to assistive living

0:02:49
To My Mother, a Loss of Independence is a Loss of Freedom
The difficulty of transitioning – when the move to assistive living is not a wanted change followed by the decision to stop eating.

0:05:45
A Rapid Loss
When you are defined by your independence, losing it can be catastrophic. Sharing experiences of hospice care

0:08:30
Hospital & Hospice Care
Discussion of what contributes aspects of care were appreciated from a caregiver perspective. The importance of a positive outlook

0:10:58
Thoughts On My Own Death
Macarena reflects on her feelings about her own death

0:11:45To Me, You Can Still be Free With Support
Reflections of loss of a license and transitioning into different living situations

0:13:22
Frustration in the Moment, Admiration in Time
Reflections on the experience of losing a parent who loses the will to live, and how they change with time

0:14:12
Transparency: Hereditary Conditions
Shares the importance of talking to your children about your health

0:16:09
Independent Versus Assisted Living
Reflecting on moving to assisted living and enjoying life

0:17:44
Faith & Spirituality
Speaks of her thoughts around spirituality and faith

0:18:39Final Thoughts: Three Generations of Women
Appreciating independence and ‘toughness’

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