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A family walks through the Dementia Values & Priorities Tool

Facing the future: How families are planning for dementia

lukej May 20, 2025 No Comments

Charlie Lytle is a retired HIV educator living in Rochester, New York. As the former caregiver for his husband, Paul Leonberger, Charlie intimately understands the importance of advance care planning…

The Buffalo News: “There is too much fearmongering around the Aid in Dying bill”

lukej May 9, 2025 No Comments

An excerpt from Corinne Carey, senior campaign director for Compassion & Choices in New York and New Jersey, whose Op-Ed was featured in The Buffalo News. You can read the…

Group of Hawaiian supporters smiling and posing for a picture

Centering culture and care: Early 2025 highlights from Hawai’i and the Pacific

lukej May 8, 2025 No Comments

Compassion & Choices is working alongside Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to chart an end-of-life journey that reflects each of our values and priorities. Through community outreach, creative…

Q&A: End-of-life financial planning for Latino families

lukej May 2, 2025 No Comments

Did you know that 82% of Hispanic and Latino adults don’t have a will or estate plan? Financial planning is often overlooked in Latino communities, which can leave families with…

Who will speak for you? A guide to choosing a healthcare proxy

lukej April 25, 2025 No Comments

Do you have questions about the language behind advance care planning? A critical part of the process is choosing someone who will represent you in case you can’t represent yourself.…

Understanding the medical model — and why you have to advocate for yourself

lukej April 24, 2025 No Comments

When we think about healthcare, most of us imagine doctors diagnosing a problem and offering a treatment to fix it. But in reality, modern medicine often works within a specific…

Internet access is healthcare access — and it’s under threat

lukej April 24, 2025 No Comments

Recognizing that telehealth provides vital services to people across the country, Compassion & Choices has fought for telehealth to become a standard part of medicine in the United States since…

children and adults around a R.E.A.C.H trailer

Serving Latinos in Las Vegas: Meet Luis Aceves, Health Advocate

lukej April 9, 2025 No Comments

Luis Aceves is the newest member of the Latino Leadership Council at Compassion & Choices, a group of leaders committed to advancing health equity and expanding end-of-life options within Latino…

Experts warn too many people living with advanced cancer go without hospice and palliative care

lukej March 21, 2025 No Comments

A recent article from HealthDay highlights a concerning trend: many individuals with advanced cancer are underutilizing palliative care and hospice, despite the evidence that these services can significantly improve symptom…

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