Turning Silence into Conversations With The Death Deck

In this episode of The Last Call, host Hospice Hannah welcomes Lisa Pahl, a licensed clinical social worker and co-creator of The Death Deck, a conversation card game designed to make talking about end-of-life care less taboo. Together, they explore how the game facilitates important conversations about death and dying, through humor and meaningful dialogue. Listen in as they discuss the impact of the game on families and how it helps to ease the often difficult conversations surrounding end-of-life preferences. Hannah and Lisa dive into the cultural barriers around discussing death and how The Death Deck can transform these conversations into gateways for deeper connection. Join them for a deep dive into shifting perceptions around mortality and the creation of the Dementia Deck, a new tool aimed at sparking conversations about dementia care. Whether you're a hospice professional or someone curious about death dialogues, this episode offers insights and laughs along the way.