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.

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Latest News

Compassion & Choices Apela Fallo de Tribunal Federal que Confirmó Mandato de Residencia de Nueva Jersey para Obtener Ayuda Médica para Morir
October 17, 2024

La apelación fue presentada en nombre de Judy Govatos, residente de Delaware quien padece linfoma incurable en etapa 4, así como por el Dr. Paul Bryman, médico con sede en Nueva Jersey.  La apelación afirma que el mandato de residencia viola la Constitución de los Estados Unidos al negarle el acceso a esta opción compasiva para el fin de vida a las personas que no son residentes, basándose únicamente por su estado de residencia.

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As the End Nears: Living and Dying With Advanced Dementia
October 11, 2024

One in three Americans will be diagnosed with dementia, a general term that describes the progressive loss of language and other skills severe enough to interfere with daily life. While each person’s experience with dementia is unique, certain challenges often arise as the condition progresses. It is important to understand what to expect in the…

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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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Bill Knight

Having the option of medical aid in dying in Oregon gave Bill’s wife, Judy, immense peace and dramatically improved her last days.
“Although Judy did not live long enough to use medical aid in dying, just knowing that she qualified dramatically improved her last days. She still dared to experience life, all the way to the end.”

Cathy Calisi

Cathy Calisi’s mother, Nana Dunn, chose to voluntarily stop eating and drinking (VSED) at the age of 83.
“I’m sharing Mom’s story now because I know how important it was to her that people be informed about all of their options for end-of-life care. I also know how peaceful her end of life was for her and her loved ones.”
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Compassion & Choices
8156 S Wadsworth Blvd #E-162
Littleton, CO 80128

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PO Box 485
Etna, NH 03750

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