Our Model
Life's End Institute demonstrates in one community what can be done in any community to improve the quality of life for people who are dying and their families. Our community engagement model combines three strategies for change:
- First, we research what people think about the end of life and what actually occurs during times of caregiving, dying, death and bereavement.
- Second, we help people learn about the issues faced at the end of life. Through methods like using the arts, holding community forums, speaking at local service clubs and congregations, and working with the media, we educate our community.
- Third, we stimulate improvement by bringing people together to work on specific issues and to get involved within the contexts of their families, faith communities, neighborhoods and workplaces. The Institute has convened 7 task forces of community stake-holders, launched several collaborative initiatives, and brought about systems change through building partnerships.
The Institute has worked with over 200 communities nationwide sharing our model of community engagement. As we continue to build a culture locally where expectations for care at the end of life are not only high but are met, we work to help others do the same.
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