What to Say When Someone You Love Is Dying: The Good Goodbye with Dr. Maureen Keeley

From Stories of Change & Creativity by Professor Judy Oskam

January 6, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 106

About this episode

Judy Oskam discusses end-of-life communication with Dr. Maureen Keeley, providing insights for those facing the loss of a loved one.

What do you say when someone you love is dying—and you know your time together is limited? In this practical and compassionate episode, Judy Oskam talks with Dr. Maureen Keeley, a leading researcher on end-of-life communication, from Texas State University. Dr. Maureen Keeley offers a research-based framework for anyone caring for an aging parent, supporting a loved one through illness, or anticipating loss. Listeners will learn what matters most in end-of-life conversations and ...

People in this episode

Host: Judy Oskam

Guest: Dr. Maureen Keeley

Topics covered

end-of-life communication
grief support
aging parents
illness
loss

Keywords

end-of-life
communication
grief
support
loss
aging
illness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas State University