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Introducing Faith at the Threshold: A Toolkit for End-of-Life Ministry

July 29, 2025 No Comments

“I’ve taught classes and preached many sermons about the end of life. . . I wish I’d had this toolkit as I was working with congregants who want to plan…

End-of-Life Advice: Getting the Care You Deserve

July 11, 2025 No Comments

“If you don’t have an advance directive yet, claim your superpower now. An advance directive is a document that states which medical interventions you want — or don’t want —…

Why there is no “slippery slope” around Medical Aid in Dying

June 27, 2025 No Comments

By Corinne Carey, New York Campaign Senior Director A June 14 column by Ross Douthat in The New York Times, “Why the Euthanasia Slope Is Slippery,” is built on a…

M.A.I.D. In ‘25: Legislative Scorecard

June 27, 2025 No Comments

With most state legislative sessions done for the year, Compassion & Choices’ National Center for Medical Aid in Dying is celebrating our wins and taking stock of ongoing campaigns. Delaware…

A final gift: How end-of-life planning gave my family peace

June 26, 2025 No Comments

By Lisa Bradley My mom, Cathy, died peacefully in April of 2024. I’m so thankful that I was able to be at her side without having to worry about making…

Create a dementia advance directive with the people you love

June 16, 2025 No Comments

Katherine Vaccaro on her husband Daniel’s dementia journey and why they used the Compassion & Choices Dementia Values & Priorities Tool. My husband Daniel is one of those people who…

Compassion & Choices Policy team in Boston

Advancing end-of-life policy: Compassion & Choices at the 2025 Health Law Professors Conference

June 13, 2025 No Comments

At Compassion & Choices, our Policy Team isn’t just tracking research and legislation — they’re shaping the future of patient-directed care. As legal experts on medical aid in dying and…

Members of the African American Leadership Committee at a Knollwood event.

Peace of mind starts with a plan: Lessons from Healthcare Decisions Day

June 9, 2025 No Comments

“Advance care planning is a gift that really does keep on giving — not only for yourself, but for your loved ones.” That’s the encouragement Dr. Jeff Gardere, “America’s Psychologist”…

Navigating End-of-Life Priorities with Courage and Care

June 9, 2025 No Comments

Patient advocate and death doula Deltra James on how Compassion & Choices’ End-of-Life Decisions Guide offered hope and agency after a terminal cancer diagnosis By Deltra James I no longer…

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