• Honoring Choice: Understanding Palliative Care + Hospice [Dempsey Connects]

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    Palliative care and hospice are two important forms of care that individuals and families may encounter while navigating serious illness. Although both are common, they are often misunderstood. Join us … Continued

    Honoring Choice: Maine’s Death with Dignity Act [Dempsey Connects]

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    The Maine Death with Dignity Act allows qualified individuals to request and receive life-ending medication from their attending physician under specific circumstances. This informational workshop will provide fact-based information regarding … Continued

    Honoring Choice: Advance Directives [Dempsey Connects]

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    Advanced care planning conversations are important though often difficult and confusing. By taking the time to make your decisions known, your directives can help alleviate fear and worry for you … Continued

    Honoring Choice: About End of Life Doulas [Dempsey Connects]

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    Have you ever heard of an End-of-Life Doula? These providers offer non-medical holistic support that encompasses emotional, spiritual, and practical care. End-of-Life Doulas can provide companionship, comfort, and guidance to … Continued