End in Mind

Living and Dying Well

End in Mind is a unique, multi-layered community engagement project designed to inspire and motivate individuals and families across Minnesota to have meaningful conversations about living and dying well. The inspiration came from a series of remarkable broadcast conversations that Minnesota Public Radio’s Cathy Wurzer had with University of St. Thomas Dean, Bruce Kramer from the time of his ALS diagnosis until his death.

End in Mind Community Calendar

Programs & Events at Scott County Libraries

Book Discussions:
February 9th - Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande – Shakopee Library, 1:30-2:30pm
February 26th - When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi – New Prague Library, 7:00-8:00pm
March 13th - Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande – Savage Library, 7:00-8:00pm
March 20th - We Know How This Ends by Bruce Kramer with Cathy Wurzer – Jordan Library, 7:00-8:00pm
April 9th - When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi – Prior Lake Library, 7:00-8:00pm

Writing Your Legacy Letter
New Prague Library – Thursday, February 14th, 2:00-3:30pm

Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?
Shakopee Library – Thursday, February 28th, 6:00-7:30pm
New Prague Library – Thursday, March 7th, 6:30-8:00pm

Transitioning to Senior Housing
Shakopee Library – Wednesday, February 27th, 2:00-3:00pm

Support Services for Aging in Place
Savage Library – Tuesday, March 26th, 7:00-8:00pm

Planning with the End in Mind Event
Prior Lake Library and Club Prior – Friday, March 15th, 9:30am-3:00pm

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
Conversations Before the Crisis – from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

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.

Living Wills and Healthcare Forms
Wills
Living Trusts

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.

Books, Booklists, and Brochures:
Check out our End in Mind displays! In addition to books and other materials to check out, you will find a question to consider as you think about end-of-life planning and choices.

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 MN Dept. of Health – Healthcare Directives 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: Sudden Death Grief Support Groups