• Honoring Choice: 5 Wishes Advanced Care Planning [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    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 and your loved ones. Five Wishes is the most popular advanced directive in the United States, meeting the legal requirements in several states, including Maine. … Continued

    Honoring Choice: About Palliative Care [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    Some patients moving through a cancer diagnosis may learn about Palliative Care but what this service can provide may vary. Appropriate for patients of any age and at any stage in a serious illness, Palliative Care can coincide with curative treatment. This kind of care is based on the needs of the person, not the … Continued

  • Honoring Choice: Understanding Hospice [Dempsey Connects]

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    Most people know that Hospice is a program of care and support for people who are terminally ill and their families, but do you know that hospice can mean so much more than that? Join us to learn what hospice does and does not mean, how to access this benefit, and what to expect for … 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 medical aid in dying, and Maine’s law followed by a chance to ask questions. Led by Rev. Valerie Lovelace, MS, Executive Director, Maine Death with Dignity. … Continued

  • Honoring Choice: Being Mortal Viewing + Discussion [Dempsey Connects]

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    Conversations surrounding death and dying can be difficult. Medical providers often struggle with these conversations, as well. Dr. Atul Gawande shares his own path, as a physician, in this 60-minute … 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

  • Honoring Choice: 5 Wishes Advanced Care Planning [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    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 Palliative Care [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    Some patients moving through a cancer diagnosis may learn about Palliative Care but what this service can provide may vary. Appropriate for patients of any age and at any stage in a serious illness, Palliative Care can coincide with curative treatment. This kind of care is based on the needs of the person, not the … Continued

  • Honoring Choice: 5 Wishes Advanced Care Planning [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 and your loved ones. Five Wishes is the most popular advanced directive in the United States, meeting the legal requirements in several states, including Maine. … Continued

  • Honoring Choice: 5 Wishes Advanced Care Planning [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    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 and your loved ones. Five Wishes is the most popular advanced directive in the United States, meeting the legal requirements in several states, including Maine. … Continued