Decisions about end-of-life care and what happens after you die are deeply personal and are based on your values and beliefs. Advance planning can help you and your loved ones make the right choices when the time comes, providing peace of mind. Learn about tools to help you communicate your wishes and care options including hospice and palliative care.
Experts:
Patricia Bomba, MD
Vice President and Medical Director, Geriatrics
Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
Michael Brannigan, PhD
Pfaff Endowed Chair in Ethics and Moral Values
The College of Saint Rose
George Giokas, MD
Director of Palliative Care
The Community Hospice
Jennifer Johnson
Burial Coordinator
Greensprings Natural Cemetery Preserve
Bonnie McCullough
Executive Director
New York State Funeral Directors Association
Karen McGann
Vice President, Board of Directors
Joan Nicole Prince Home
Bruce White DO, JD
Director, Alden March Bioethics Institute
Albany Medical College
Mark Phillips
Co-owner, William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes
Saratoga Springs, NY
COMFORT CARE HOMES IN THE CAPITAL REGION
Gateway House of Peace – Ballston Spa, NY.
Haynes House of Hope – South Granville, NY.
Joan Nicole Prince Home – Scotia, NY. Watch the segment here:
Mary’s Haven –Saratoga Springs, NY
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Aging with Dignity - Five Wishes
Compassion and Support at the End of Life
Institute of Medicine’s report: Dying in America: Improving Quality and Honoring Individual Preferences Near the End of Life
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization – Caring Connections
