March 5, 2015, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Chappaqua Library Theater
If you became too sick to convey your wishes, would your family, friends or doctors know what kind of medical care you want? Do you struggle with knowing what end-of-life healthcare options are available for family members? Planning ahead can reduce stress and allow greater autonomy when making end of life decisions for your family or yourself.
The League of Women Voters of New Castle is hosting a healthcare forum on March 5, 2015 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Chappaqua Library to start a conversation about palliative care, hospice, advance care planning, and other issues to consider when taking charge of present and future healthcare decisions.
Speakers:
Rev. Dr. Martha Jacobs – Moderator
Senior Minister at the First Congregational Church of Chappaqua
Former hospital chaplain, author of A Clergy Guide to End of Life Issues
Hal Federman, MD and Dorothy Cafran RN, BSN, CHPN
Ken Hamilton Caregivers Center at Northern Westchester Hospital
Topic: Palliative care and healthcare decisions in the hospital setting
Mary Spengler, MS, Executive Director, and Nancy Caputi, RN, BA
Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester
Topic: Hospice- what it is and how it works
Susan Ferlauto, Esq. and Roberta S. Goodman, Esq., Attorneys
Elder Justice Unit at Pace Women’s Justice Center
Topic: Advance care planning, including health care proxies, living wills and powers of attorney
Refreshments will be served and there will be plenty of time for questions.
For more information please contact the League of Women Voters of New Castle at lwvnewcastle@gmail.com or Amy McNamara at 914-238-8342.
