Advance Care Planning – Compassion & Choices

Self-Care for Caregivers

lukej November 22, 2024 No Comments

During National Care at Home Month, it’s especially important to shine a spotlight on those who devote their time, energy and love to supporting others. While caregiving can be rewarding,…

Three Common Medical Issues With Advanced Dementia

lukej November 4, 2024 No Comments

A growing number of older adults in the United States are living with dementia, a general term for changes in the brain that affect language, thinking, memory, decision-making, and behavior. …

#RadDeathReads Recap: LGBTQ+ End-of-Life Planning and Choices

lukej October 29, 2024 No Comments

In honor of LGBTQ+ History Month this October, Compassion & Choices participated in a four-week #RadDeathReads series titled Queering Death, Dying and Mourning. Hosted by the Collective For Radical Death…

Medical Aid in Dying: Best Practices for Developing Patient-Directed Policies

lukej October 23, 2024 No Comments

This document is intended to provide healthcare organizations with best practices and resources for:Developing policies and procedures to support patients who inquire about or choose medical aid in dyingDeveloping policies…

Eligiendo a su Representante de Cuidados Médicos

lukej October 22, 2024 No Comments

Choosing Your Healthcare Representative

lukej October 22, 2024 No Comments

WHO WILL SPEAK FOR ME? HEALTHCARE REPRESENTATIVE: The representative you name as your medical power of attorney or healthcare proxy has the power to advocate for your medical wishes and…

Health Inequities At The End Of Life

lukej October 22, 2024 No Comments

Everyone should have equal access to the full range of end-of-life care options. Yet research reveals persistent barriers to accessing hospice care and end-of-life planning support for Black Americans, Asian…

Planificación anticipada de cuidados de salud para LGBTQ+

lukej May 30, 2024 No Comments

La planificación anticipada de cuidados consiste en prepararse con antelación para futuras decisiones referidas a su atención sanitaria y de vida. Se trata de un proceso continuo en el que…

LGBTQ+ Advance Care Planning TOOLKIT

lukej May 30, 2024 No Comments

Advance care planning is preparing for your future healthcare and life decisions. It is the ongoing process of making your wishes and values known to your providers and caregivers. Think…

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