Here are some ideas for introducing the One Slide

“I'm part of something called Engage with Grace, the One Slide Project - and its goal is…”

For Colleagues

Why is this important?

• 73% of Americans would prefer to die at home, but anywhere between 20-50% of Americans die in hospital settings.
• More than 80% of Californians say their loved ones “know exactly” or have a “good idea” of what their wishes would be if they were in a persistent coma, but only 50% say they've talked to them about their preferences.
• Eight out of ten people say it is “very” or “somewhat” important to write down EOL wishes, but only 36% actually have written instructions.

For Loved Ones

There are stories about this out there…

• Reference Za, Terri Schiavo, or a personal story.

Our conversation can make the difference…

• “I want you to be able to communicate for me if I am too sick to speak for myself and not ‘second guess’ yourself”
• “When I am in a vulnerable state, I don't want to worry that you will listen to others opinions about ‘what is best for me’”