Compassion and Choices

Join Dorothy Hughes Engelman, co-leader of Compassion & Choices Michigan Volunteer Action Team, at the Carnegie Building as she describes the mission, values, and vision of Compassion & Choices, a national nonprofit organization. C&C works to improve care, expand options and empower everyone to chart their end-of-life journey. Through this interactive presentation, C&C members will detail the medical landscape in Michigan today, explain advanced directives and why everyone should complete theirs, review dementia’s nuances and explain medical-aid-in-dying. Presenters will guide participants through slightly humorous, thoughtful interactive questions, and show a brief movie clip. Our Michigan Action Team members are trained to present clear, accurate information about end-of-life autonomy and equally important, clarify any preconceived misconceptions. They foster a comfortable atmosphere that promotes open dialogue for the audience. Relevant handouts are available as well as the opportunity to chat with our presenters.