Conquering Taboos: Talking to Your Family about Death and Dying

This Trojan Family Weekend, take advantage of the USC Davis School of Gerontology's workshop for end-of-life decision-making
By Jonathan Riggs

Death and dying are the ultimate taboo topics: rarely discussed but vitally important to prepare for. “Conquering Taboos: Talking to Your Family about Death and Dying” will bring together parents in a supportive, honest and friendly environment to discuss and develop advance directives that everyone should know.

With wisdom and warmth, the USC Davis School of Gerontology’s Dr. Susan Enguidanos will help you begin the process of conscientious planning in the present to ease the burden on family members-and on yourself-in the future.

Death is a mysterious but inevitable part of all of our lives, but confusion, fear and uncertainty don’t have to be. Take control of your destiny by planning the smooth, dignified exit you and your family deserve.

Your participation in this session will change your life for the better!

Friday, October 28, 2011
11:00 AM, followed by lunch at 12:30 AM
USC Davis School Auditorium
Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center
3715 McClintock Ave.

Susan Enguidanos, MPH, PhD, Hanson Family Trust Assistant Professor of Gerontology, Assistant Professor of Social Work

Dr. Enguidanos is a nationwide leader for reform in end-of-life care policy. She is currently working to develop and test an inpatient palliative care program for terminally ill hospitalized patients. She teaches courses on the psychological and social aspects of death and dying as well as continuum of care from a systems perspective.