Being Mortal
Schedule
Wed Nov 13 2024 at 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
234 Kensington Rd, Berlin, CT, United States, Connecticut 06037 | Berlin, CT
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Please register through the library's website: https://berlinpeck.org/events/being-mortal/Join us for a thought-provoking program on the importance of advance care planning. We’ll begin with a screening of the Frontline documentary Being Mortal, which explores key themes about aging, serious illness, and the conversations we need to have with loved ones and healthcare providers. Afterward, take part in a guided discussion to reflect on the film and learn how to approach these essential topics with confidence and care.
Sponsored by AARP Connecticut.
Advance Care Planning
Advance care planning is the process of thinking about and documenting your preferences for future healthcare in case you become unable to communicate your decisions. It involves discussing your wishes with loved ones and healthcare providers, and often includes preparing legal documents like a living will or naming a healthcare proxy. The goal is to ensure that your medical care aligns with your values and preferences, especially during serious illness or at the end of life.
About the Documentary
Author and surgeon Atul Gawande explores how doctors care for terminally ill patients, highlighting how many doctors—including Gawande himself—struggle to talk candidly with their dying patients.
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Where is it happening?
234 Kensington Rd, Berlin, CT, United States, Connecticut 06037Event Location & Nearby Stays:
