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The Aging Academy


IGA010 – “Nine To Ninety” Reveals the Gift of End-Of-Life Discussions

October 02, 2016

Summary:
Juli Vizza and Alicia Dwyer are the producer and director of a powerful 30 minute video called "Nine To Ninety". This video is being screened around the country and is changing the dialog on how we discuss the end-of-life process. They chat with Lee to explore many of the behind-the-scenes events, the lessons and the impact the video is having on our culture.
Questions Explored in this Episode:

Why discussing death is so scary
How to make the end-of-life process more discussable
Caregiver fatigue
Societal roles in caring for our elders
The cultural impact of the "Nine To Ninety" video

Links and Resources Mentioned:

Nine To Ninety Website - Has lots of additional information about this video, including a movie trailer for viewing.

Nine-To-Ninety Screening and Discussion Guide.

Nine To Ninety Discussion Guide for Educators

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