But this is who I am…..
Lives of great men all remind
us, we can make our lives
sublime, and, departing, leave
behind us, footprints on the
sands of time.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
What do
you want?
….and what
do YOU want,
Neil?
Money or property bequeathed to someone in a will
Something inherited from a predecessor; a heritage
left behind; old or no longer in active use
A business with which one is intrusted by another; a
commission; -- obsolete, except in the phrases last legacy,
dying legacy, and the like
OR
A way of preserving the wishes and memory of someone, for
those left behind.
A Legacy isn't just
money!
It’s memories
It’s having a lasting effect
It’s about still being there
Be prepared to
think
creatively…
To scrap the
schedule and
the tick box…
Can you tell me
what’s outstanding
on my LATE son’s
mortgage?
Sorry, Data
protection. I can only
divulge that to the
mortgagee.
But he’s dead.
Sorry, Data
protection. I can only
divulge that to the
Can I speak
to your
medium
then?
You know what
you’ve said
But not what I’ve
heard
When people are emotional,
they don't listen or
remember everything, and
….and what
do YOU want,
Neil?
BUT WHAT
REALLY
HAPPENED?
YOU HAVE A
50% CHANCE.
GET
PALLIATIVE
CARE
Be patient.
It’s really not you
I’m angry at
Help people plan for the
things that matter:
• Wills
• Advance Care Plans (Personal
Priorities for Care)
• Advance Decisions to Refuse
treatment
• Lasting Power of Attorney
• Legacy
Listen!
She needs to be in
hospital
I’m staying
Give people control
I don’t want to
operate in view of
your blood pressure
and heart, but I will if
you want.
I can change your
medication so that
you will feel better
and more
comfortable.
It’s your choice.
Don’t make
assumptions
I’LL TAKE
THE
WHEEL
CHAIR
YOU’RE NOT GOING TO
DIE. YOU’LL LIVE TO BE
100!
I JUST WANT TO BE
COMFORTABLE, PAIN
FREE AND WELL
ENOUGH TO SEE MY
FRIENDS
Don't talk to the stick
Don't talk to the ninety
year old
Don't talk to the
condition
Talk to the DANCER
Lives of great men all remind us,
we can make our lives sublime,
and, departing, leave behind us,
footprints on the sands of time.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Through legacy we can preserve
those footprints and make them
lasting, positive ,memories.