José Alejandro Lemuz
José Alejandro Lemuz [1963-2024] was the first Latino to publicly announce his plan to use medical aid in dying.
“Only I know what I’m going through. I want my doctors to understand and respect the decision I have made.”
Community health workers (CHWs) are helping people take charge of their future by sparking meaningful conversations about end-of-life care and planning. In our latest video, hear from CHWs in Las Vegas who are equipping individuals and families to plan ahead — and learn how we’re training more local leaders to do the same.
Compassion & Choices is proud to offer a host of tools and resources to help you and your loved ones “finish strong” by planning for an end-of-life experience that matches the life you’ve enjoyed – defined by love, purpose and agency.
Motivated by the impact of racism, inequity and disparities in end-of-life care, we are connecting with people nationwide to spread the word about the importance of end-of-life care planning and accessing quality end-of-life care.
Since 2015, Compassion & Choices has made an intentional effort to reach Latino and Hispanic communities across the U.S. with end-of-life resources and support. Through events, storytelling, creating free bilingual resources, collaborating with partners, and more, Compassion & Choices is addressing inequities and equipping all people to take charge of their end-of-life care.
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 and Hispanic communities across the United States.
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