Your Options, Your Autonomy: End-of-Life Options including Medical Aid in Dying under Vermont’s Act 39

The Norman Williams Public Library, the Thompson Senior Center, and the Ottauquechee Health Foundation are collaborating on a series of talks, this one presented by Audrey Winograd, JD, MSW, Program Manager, Patient Choices Vermont, Medical Social Worker and Psychotherapist.

Audrey Winograd will lead an open discussion about end-of-life decision making including medical aid in dying under Vermont’s Act 39. This is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and share stories. These conversations are life-affirming and empowering. People often discuss their experiences with the dying process of loved ones and express their desires for what they would or would not like when they consider their end-of-life choices.

Topics will include medical aid in dying, who qualifies, and how it works, as well as the role of hospice and palliative care. Audrey will discuss how to talk with your doctor and recent legislative updates to Act 39. A guest speaker, whose mom used medical aid in dying will hopefully join us to share her family’s story.

Note: This will be held at the Thompson Senior Center with the presenter joining virtually.