We lead efforts to improve end-of-life care from the ground up: we teach workshops, give presentations, hold virtual and in-person events, create culturally competent materials and more.
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month — an opportunity to honor and celebrate the diverse cultures, values, and traditions of these communities. Learn more about our AANHPI Community Engagement work and how you can take action!
The Dementia Values and Priorities Tool is designed to help you communicate your wishes regarding future care if you are living with dementia. After answering a series of questions related to the changes commonly seen in the progression of dementia, the tool will provide you with a document that can be added to your existing advance directive and shared with others. The interactive online tool is available in English and Spanish, printable version are available in multiple language
The guide will help you think through your priorities for end-of-life care, complete an advance directive and other forms you may need, choose a representative to speak for you if you cannot, and consider common end-of-life medical interventions so you can specify what you want or don’t want — right up to the end.
We have an extensive video library of our storytellers and supporters.
We hold virtual events and webinars to encourage end-of-life care and planning conversations.
Compassion & Choices is proud to have multiple leadership councils composed of volunteer leaders from medicine, community advocacy, law and other areas of interest.
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.
In April, Compassion & Choices was honored to participate in the Merrie Monarch festival in Hilo, Hawai’i. This weeklong celebration brings people from all around the world to celebrate the art of hula. The festival honors King David Kalākaua, and his patronage of the arts and love for Hawaiian culture.
(Washington, D.C. – Abril 16, 2024) Compassion & Choices reconoce al National Latinx Task Force por aprobar una resolución para informar, empoderar y abogar por una planificación integral de cuidados para el fin de vida para la comunidad latina/hispana. La resolución fue aprobada en noviembre del 2023. Esta resolución histórica representa un momento nuevo y…
(Washington, D.C. – April 16, 2024), Compassion & Choices praised the National Latinx Task Force for passing a resolution to inform, empower, and advocate for comprehensive end-of-life care planning for the Latino/Hispanic community. The resolution was passed in November 2023. This historic resolution represents a new and exciting moment in the Task Force’s history,…
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