It's not just pumpkin spice time--it's time for the family conversation!

It's not just pumpkin spice time--it's time for the family conversation! 
Dunlap Bennet & Ludwig; by George Reilly; 11/13/24 
“Quality family time” is a phrase often heard in the period from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, sometimes even with air quotes, to describe what many people believe to be a necessary, but not necessarily enjoyable, time of family togetherness. ... Whatever your perspective on this “quality family time,” chances are that for most of you, it was/will be a missed opportunity to discuss very important matters with your loved ones—namely what happens in the event of disability or death; who takes care of what; a parent’s (or grandparents, or your own) wishes on the end of life medical care and funeral/burial/cremation choices; your wishes on guardians for minor children; and other critical, but admittedly sensitive and gloomy topics. ...  Consider these statistics from surveys conducted by the Conversation Project: ... 92% of Americans say it’s important to discuss their wishes for end-of-life care, but only 32% have had such a conversation! [Click on the title's link to continue reading.]