FREE "Being Mortal" Screening and Discussion
"Hope is Not a Plan"
Based on the best-selling book "Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End." by Dr. Atul Gawande, this film explores the hopes of patients and families facing a terminal illness, their relationships with their doctors, and the care they receive near the end of their lives. The film follows Dr. Gawande as he shares stories from the people and families he encounters.
After the screening, there is a facilitated discussion about actions you can take to communicate your health care decisions.
JUNE 2019
AARP - Austin
Living Longer, Living Smarter: My End of Life Wishes Series
Saturday June 29 , 2019
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Lunch Included
The 3 Ds of Advance Care Planning™ workshop follows.
See below for details.
Location
Circle C Community Center
7817 La Crosse Avenue
Austin, TX 78739
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OCTOBER 2019
AARP - Austin
Living Longer, Living Smarter: My End of Life Wishes Series
Saturday, October 19, 2019
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Lunch Included
The 3 Ds of Advance Care Planning™ workshop follows.
See below for details.
Location and Registration
To Be Announced
If you're interested in hosting a FREE 90-minute "Being Mortal" screening and discussion for your company, faith community or special interest group, please call us today at 512-787-340
The 3 Ds of Advance Care Planning™ Workshops
How to Decide What You Want and Who Will Speak for You If You're Unable
The first workshop will focus on learning the facts and tips necessary to make sound decisions about what your end of life wishes are and who might be the best person to make medical decisions for
you if you are unable to make
them for yourself.
How to Discuss Your End of Life Wishes with Your Loved Ones and Healthcare Professionals
During the second workshop you’ll learn how to openly and honestly discuss your end-of-life wishes with your loved ones and chosen health care agent. Next, we’ll show you how to talk with your health care professionals. Sharing your end-of-life wishes gives everyone a better understanding of what matters
most to you.
How to Document Your End of Life Wishes So Everyone Is On the Same Page
The third workshop will be an opportunity to document your end of life choices. Discussion will center around the Directive to Physicians and Family (Advance Directives) and Medical Power of Attorney (Your Healthcare Agent). Questions will be answered however; no legal
advice will be given.
You Make Us Possible!
We are an all volunteer, nonprofit organization providing education and resources that empower Central Texans to have end-of-life conversations with loved ones and health care providers and to legally document their wishes to help ensure those choices are honored and respected.
If you feel you’ve received value from attending one of our presentations or would like to support the work we do please consider making a donation.
