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End in Mind
Living and Dying Well
The End in Mind Project is a unique, multi-layered community engagement initiative designed to inspire and motivate individuals and families across Minnesota to have meaningful conversations about living and dying well. End in Mind was inspired by a series of remarkable broadcasts on Minnesota Public Radio between MPR’s Cathy Wurzer and University of St. Thomas Dean, Bruce Kramer. From the time of his ALS diagnosis until his death, Kramer advocated for more open conversations about intentional living and end-of-life planning.
In the Spring of 2019, Scott County Library staff conducted a series of programs designed to help our community broach this sensitive topic. We hope these resources continue to help facilitate meaningful conversations.
How Do I Start the Conversation?
The following links will help you find a starting point for discussing your end-of-life wishes with your loved ones:
| Conversation Starters: Starter Kits - from the Conversation Project Conversation Starters - from Honoring Choices Minnesota | Podcasts: What Would You Do If You Were Going To Die Soon? Living While Dying Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End Contemplating Mortality Writing a Legacy Letter to Your Family |
Resources at the Library
| Legal Forms (Access with your Scott County Library card): The forms listed below are available through the Scott County Library website at www.scottlib.org/Research. Choose “All Online Resources A-Z”, then select the “Legal Forms Library” link.
| Scott County Law Library For help with legal forms and information, as well as clinics and workshops on legal topics, contact the Law Library by calling 952-496-8713 Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm or visit the website by clicking here. Book Club Kits Want to discuss end-of-life topics with friends or family? The following book club kits contain 10 copies of each book, as well as discussion questions:
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Online Resources
| Advance Care Planning: AARP - 10 Tips to Help Protect Your Spouse AARP - Organize Your Loved One’s Financial Records National Institute on Aging – Getting Your Affairs in Order AARP – End-of-Life Care | Aging Issues: Aging – a series from National Public Radio Aging at Home Aging in Place Aging in Place: a Community Toolkit Live Well at Home Technology |
| Hospice & Palliative Care: Minnesota Network of Hospice & Palliative Care Choosing Hospice: a Consumer’s Guide Get Palliative Care | Grieving: Brighter Day Grief Center Support Groups for Adults Sudden: Guides for Suddenly Bereaved People |