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Volunteer
- A Helping Hand: VolunteerVolunteers provide companionship, escorted transportation, in-home assistance, and respite for family caregivers. Matches are carefully made based on the interest and availability of the volunteer and the needs of each client. Assignments typically range from two to three hours.
- UNC Medical Center VolunteersUNC Medical Center has a variety of volunteer options. Be on the look out for ones that involve working with older adults.
Starting the Conversation at Home
- The Conversation ProjectThe Conversation Project is dedicated to helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care. Use their starter kit to help you start conversations in your personal life.
Tell Us What You Think
I could not put it down; it was so gripping: 11 votes (44%)
I had to put it down a lot; this is a really hard topic for me: 5 votes (20%)
I didn't love it but I think the writer made some good points: 5 votes (20%)
I mostly skimmed it; it just wasn't for me: 0 votes (0%)
I had lots of trouble reading this book.: 4 votes (16%)
Total Votes: 25
Important: 17 votes (70.83%)
Hard: 1 votes (4.17%)
Uncomfortable: 5 votes (20.83%)
Not something I do: 1 votes (4.17%)
Total Votes: 24
Science of aging: 4 votes (15.38%)
Trends in nursing homes: 4 votes (15.38%)
Global perspectives on aging: 1 votes (3.85%)
Cost of end-of-life care: 5 votes (19.23%)
Personal narratives of older adults: 6 votes (23.08%)
Personal narratives of medical professionals: 4 votes (15.38%)
Local info about aging in NC: 2 votes (7.69%)
Total Votes: 26
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