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Smart Philanthropy and Taxwise Strategies for Enhanced Giving

lukej December 14, 2021 No Comments

Giving Season is here once again! Much like last year, some traditions will look a little different in 2021 but some things remain unchanged. One particularly important tradition we continue…

What We Can Learn from Tony Bennett’s Dementia Journey

lukej December 1, 2021 No Comments

Artists share a personal and powerful version of themselves whenever they sing, act, paint, write or express their creativity. Tony Bennett, the legendary grammy winning singer, has shared his voice…

Smart Tax Planning Strategies to Enhance Your Charitable Giving

lukej November 19, 2021 No Comments

Wouldn’t it be great if you could support the movement for improved care and expanded options at the end of life while also receiving more financial and tax benefits for your giving?…

In Memoriam: Zachary Cohen (1949–2021)

lukej November 1, 2021 No Comments

Our friend Zachary Cohen died on October 7 while at hospice near his home on Long Island. He was 72 and had been ill with glioblastoma for more than two…

Day of the Dead is Not the Same as Halloween

lukej October 29, 2021 No Comments

Day of the Dead (Nov. 1-2) or Día de los Muertos and Halloween (Oct. 31) are back-to-back annual celebrations that seem similar. Both involve costumes, skeletons and the culture of…

Medical Aid in Dying: Perspectives of Terminally Ill Individuals and Their Caregivers

lukej October 21, 2021 No Comments

Invitación Para Participar En El Estudio De La Assistencia Médica Para Morir: Perspectivas De Las Personas Con Enfermedades Terminales Y Sus Cuidadores Principales A research study is being done of…

Ni Una Pandemia Mundial Puede Evitar Que Dolores Huerta Siga Luchando por Opciones para el Fin de Vida

lukej October 19, 2021 No Comments

Conocí a Dolores Huerta en 1998, durante mi época de reportera para el periódico en español más grande de Estados Unidos. En el 2015, me encontré nuevamente con Dolores, unos…

Hispanic Heritage Month 2021: Celebrating our Latino Outreach Efforts

lukej September 30, 2021 No Comments

The coronavirus pandemic illuminated the need for equitable, high quality end-of-life care for people, regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. When it became clear that Latino/Hispanic…

Doctors for Dignity Blog

lukej September 29, 2021 No Comments

It was in September of 2019 when I first heard Marianne, a stage IV ovarian cancer survivor, testify before the Minnesota House Health Policy Committee about contemplating her death. She…

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