Discussing aging, care planning, and end-of-life wishes with loved ones can be challenging. This event offers guidance on approaching these conversations with empathy, clarity, and confidence. Experts Jane H. Euler, MS, and Cody Thornton, JD & MUP, will share insights on navigating difficult topics, fostering open dialogue, and making informed decisions. Attendees will gain practical strategies to support their aging family members while honoring their values and preferences.
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Jane Euler Co-Founder, Present for You
Jane is a practicing end-of-life doula, palliative care leader, hospital hospice liaison, and co-founder of Present for You LLC, a public benefit company. She received her MS in Palliative Care from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Jane has been featured as a speaker at numerous conferences including CTAC/CAPC Leadership Summit and has become one of the leading voices in the role of doulas in caring for people with serious illness. Jane is a compassionate guide who builds and advocates for harmonious spaces for her families. Jane believes having difficult conversations with aging loved ones early and often makes for a smoother transition during the more difficult times. Jane serves each family uniquely with the understanding that relationship, listening, and presence are the most important aspects of her role.
Cody Thornton Co-Founder, Present for You
Cody’s background as a startup attorney as well as his lived experience caring for family members makes him an ideal cofounder of Present for You. Cody’s work demonstrates how we can respect heavily regulated areas such as hospice and labor law while delivering cost-effective and efficacious care for more people. Cody holds professional degrees from Boston University’s Questrom, Harvard University Graduate School of Design, and Northeastern University School of Law. Beyond law, Cody also gives time to care and support others as a doula, drawing on his training through INELDA and at PFY. Among his many capabilities Cody is a master at having difficult conversations with respect and dignity.
