Compassion & Choices

We're an organization dedicated to improving care, expanding options and empowering everyone to chart their end-of-life journey.

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Compassion & Choices

We're an organization dedicated to improving care, expanding options and empowering everyone to chart their end-of-life journey.

Do you have an estate plan?

Around 70% of Americans don’t have an estate plan or will, yet a plan allows you to protect your assets and create a legacy. Through our partner FreeWill, you can create one online for free in just 20 minutes!

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End-of-Life Choice in Your State

See what laws are in place, get resources, learn about our campaigns and how you can get involved. 

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Stories

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Cathryn Bauer

Dying of liver cancer, Cathryn Bauer’s husband struggled to access medical aid in dying in Colorado despite its authorization there.
“Medical aid in dying saved my husband the suffering no one should have to undergo.”

Katherine Vaccaro

Katherine and her husband, who is living with dementia, used Compassion & Choices’ Dementia Values and Priorities Tool to create dementia advance directives.
“The dementia tool is a great first step in advance care planning for people dealing with this disease.”
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Compassion & Choices
8156 S Wadsworth Blvd #E-162
Littleton, CO 80128

Mail contributions directly to:
Compassion & Choices Gift Processing Center
PO Box 485
Etna, NH 03750

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