Compassion & Choices is the nation’s oldest, largest and most active nonprofit working to improve care and expand options for the end of life.

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Today’s signing of the Medical Aid in Dying Act is a historic step for compassion, dignity, and personal autonomy in New York. Deeply grateful to Gov. Hochul, Senate Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Sen. Gustavo Rivera, Asm. Amy Paulin, advocates, and the patients and families who courageously shared their stories to make this possible.
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I believe New Yorkers deserve the right to make their own end-of-life care decisions, and the Assembly’s passage of Medical Aid in Dying brings us one step closer. I will continue fighting for MAID in the Senate until it becomes law—in honor of Brian, Ayla, and countless others.
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A heartfelt thanks to the advocates for Medical Aid in Dying whose dedication & compassion have been instrumental in advancing this vital bill. Your strength & persistence have brought us to this pivotal moment, and NYers are deeply grateful for your fight for dignity & humanity.
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Today is a watershed moment in the efforts to expand the personal liberty of New Yorkers. I am so grateful to Assemblymember @AmyPaulin Paulin and @CompAndChoices for their work to get the Medical Aid in Dying Act passed in the Assembly. Read my full statement.
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We are proud to advocate for the Medical Aid in Dying bill before the NY Senate. While we are fortunate to be healthy today, we believe everyone deserves the right to choose how they say goodbye when facing a terminal diagnosis. This compassionate legislation would allow those with 6 months or less to live the option to end their suffering peacefully - surrounded by loved ones and in a place filled with cherished memories. We want the comfort of knowing that if that difficult day comes, we can be encircled by our family and friends, in the home where we've shared so much joy. Please support this vital legislation that respects personal choice and human dignity. #MedicalAidInDying @DeathwDignity @bradhoylman @AmyPaulin @ltmphd
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"likely" Heastie said of putting Medical Aid in Dying on floor next week
Speaker Carl Heastie on the late budget —>
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On behalf of terminally ill NYers who’ve pleaded w lawmakers to give them this option + the families of 28 of them who died doing so, I thank Speaker Heastie for working to make this compassionate end-of-life option available.
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Death Is Inevitable. It's Time We Learned to Talk About It.— By fostering honest and compassionate discussions, we can provide patients with more dignity ow.ly/vhIA50SX6OI
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Tune to City Watch on @WBAI 99.5 FM at 5 PM ET this Thursday when cohosts Carlos Menchaca @cmenchaca & I focus on the Medical Aid in Dying bill with guest Corrine Carey, NY and NJ Campaign Director for @CompAndChoices plus your calls.
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The American Society on Aging thanks @CompAndChoices for their support and sponsorship! We are particularly excited to launch the Essential Conversations Pilot Program, which inspires conversation about what matters most and promotes planning ahead for life with dementia.
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Yesterday, I joined advocates from @CompAndChoices to discuss the Medical Aid in Dying Act and the support that this idea is receiving across the country, including from faith leaders. Check out our full conversation!
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Don't miss this ASA Live tomorrow at 2 pm ET with Jessica Empeño and Dr. Jeff Gardere, hosted by ASA's Dee Goldstein! We will discuss the signs of late-stage dementia and share strategies for compassionate care at the end-of-life. You can watch live on Twitter! @CompAndChoices
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.@agounardes has blown off medical #AidInDying advocates for years. 🤞his donors and other #TeamGounardes folks will be more sympathetic, compassionate, & pro-autonomy. Distributing flyers at his @ThreesBrewing Gowanus fundraiser right now. #StopTheSuffering
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.@agounardes: We've requested a meeting to get a straight answer from you concerning medical #AidInDying. You've had four years to think things over. You've refused or ignored past meeting requests. Enough excuses. Show your constituents and supporters some respect & meet w/ us.
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I spoke with Filmmaker @onditimoner about turning the lens on her terminally ill father in "The Last Flight Home" and supporting his decision to end his life. It is an incredibly powerful, emotional and dignified account of his final two weeks of life. cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video…
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