Most of us know we should have this conversation. We just don't know how to start.

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You've had the conversation? Share what you heard. Tell Vera about it afterwards. She'll hold it somewhere safe.

Not ready to have the conversation yourself?

You don't have to start at the kitchen table. Vera can listen to what's going on and help you figure out where things stand — it takes about 15 minutes.

60 seconds with Vera

What this guide is for.

The Put The Kettle On guide is five questions you can ask the person you care about, on a quiet afternoon, with nothing on the table but two cups and your attention. It isn't a checklist. It's a way to find out what they want — in their own words — before anyone else has to decide for them.

60-second explainer — landing here in Week 3

Before you sit down

A few things that help.

  1. 01

    Sit on the same side of the table.

    Side by side is less confronting than face to face. The kettle helps too.

  2. 02

    Ask, then leave the silence alone.

    A pause isn't a problem. People often answer the real question after the second beat.

  3. 03

    Write down what surprises you.

    Not every word — just the one or two things you didn't know she felt that way about.

  4. 04

    Stop before either of you is tired.

    You can come back. The conversation is meant to be the start of something, not all of it.

When you're ready for more

What lives next door.

The guide stands on its own. If you want company afterwards — to hold what you heard somewhere safe, or to ask Vera what to do next — both doors are open below. There's no order. Either one helps.

Made by Vera, for the conversations that matter most. vera.guide/put-the-kettle-on

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Occasional guidance for the road ahead.

Vera provides informational resources and general guidance about ageing, family caregiving, and wellbeing. Any resources, guidance or content is not intended as professional, medical advice or clinical diagnosis or advice. Always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional for your specific circumstances before making any decisions.

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