Blog Post – Compassion & Choices

Celebrating Black voices in end-of-life care: Faith, family, and community

lukej February 18, 2026 No Comments

“My best friend told me, ‘I may not believe in God, but I believe in the power of my mother’s prayers.’ This encapsulates the essence of faith and spiritual practice.”…

The end-of-life care movement shines at EndWell 2025

lukej January 22, 2026 No Comments

The current system of end-of-life care in the United States consistently fails the people in its charge. Death is marginalized or medicalized in ways that limit patient care, choice, and…

Finding Purpose as a Caregiver By David McNally

lukej December 8, 2025 No Comments

The Immense Scope of Caregiving Over sixty million people in the United States serve in some capacity as caregivers. Caregiving is defined primarily as providing unpaid care to family members…

Looking Ahead: 2026 Legislative and Federal Preview Webinar

lukej November 14, 2025 No Comments

Compassion & Choices’ Medical Aid-in-Dying Action Center recently hosted our 2026 legislative session and federal preview webinar, offering supporters an inside look at the movement’s priorities for the year ahead.…

Your Friendly Neighborhood Notary

lukej November 4, 2025 No Comments

By Steph Routh When I became a notary public a few years ago, I didn’t appreciate at the time what a meaningful journey I was embarking on. I just thought…

How the 2025 Government Shutdown Affects Your End-of-Life Care

lukej October 10, 2025 No Comments

As the government shutdown enters its tenth day, you might be wondering how this is going to impact patient-directed care at the end of life. We’ve got you covered! Here…

Emergency medicine and end-of-life care: A holistic approach

lukej September 23, 2025 No Comments

Emergency rooms excel at resuscitating, stabilizing, and saving lives. This care is essential for many individuals, but for patients who are terminally ill or nearing the end of life, aggressive…

Essential Conversations: Planning for life with dementia

lukej August 20, 2025 No Comments

When someone develops dementia, the changes to memory, judgment, and decision-making can make it harder — or eventually impossible — to communicate their wishes for care. That’s why early conversations…

Plan ahead with these five essential documents

lukej August 15, 2025 No Comments

“Having the right legal documents in place is a powerful and proactive way to envision and define your end-of-life care plan. Taking the time to plan ahead safeguards your personal…

subject: Blog Post