Compassion & Choices

Brittany Maynard, with her husband Dan, choose medical aid in dying.

A new victory — and a promise fulfilled

October 24, 2025 No Comments

By Dan Diaz When my wife, Brittany Maynard, died in 2014, only four states had authorized medical aid in dying. We had to leave our home in California for Oregon…

Compassion Legal files new lawsuit challenging pregnancy exclusion in Michigan

October 23, 2025 No Comments

As an emergency medical physician, Dr. Viktoria Koskenoja has seen firsthand how life can change in an instant. She also knows how protracted the dying process can be. This gave…

Compassion & Choices advocates gather in Albany to urge Governor Hochul to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act

October 22, 2025 No Comments

The halls of the New York State Capitol echoed with song, hope, and urgency on Wednesday, October 8, as more than fifty supporters gathered in The Governor’s Reception Room, colloquially…

Community members in Rochester, NY, go through the Compassion & Choices Dementia Values & Priorities Tool.

What we know about why Alzheimer’s disproportionately affects women

October 16, 2025 No Comments

Of the over 7 million Americans estimated to have Alzheimer’s disease, nearly two-thirds are people assigned female at birth (AFAB). In fact, women over the age of 60 are twice…

How the 2025 Government Shutdown Affects Your End-of-Life Care

October 10, 2025 No Comments

As the government shutdown enters its tenth day, you might be wondering how this is going to impact patient-directed care at the end of life. We’ve got you covered! Here…

Feature presentation at the Indian American Impact Summit

How to talk about end of life: lessons from the Indian American Impact Summit

October 9, 2025 No Comments

At the 2025 Indian American Impact Summit, Jaspreet Chowdhary, Senior Legislative Counsel at Compassion & Choices joined a panel exploring cross-generational leadership, caregiving, and how South Asians are showing up…

5 tips to make sure your digital life reflects your end-of-life wishes

October 7, 2025 No Comments

Your online life is part of your legacy. Without clear direction, loved ones may face account lockouts, lost memories, or legal hurdles at a time of confusion and grief when…

C&C supporters seated in front of a I Heart NY sign

Strong Momentum Coast-to-Coast in California and New York

September 30, 2025 No Comments

End-of-life options advocates are urging the governors of two of the nation’s most populous states, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, to sign medical aid-in-dying legislation.…

Jacob Shannon with his late mother Lynda Shannon Bluestein (left) and Meghan Reese with her late mother Kathleen McDaniel (right).

Colorado Report Shows Improved Access to Medical Aid in Dying with Updated Law

September 30, 2025 No Comments

August 7 marked one year since legislation to improve access to Colorado’s End-of-Life Options Act was enacted. Signed by Governor Jared Polis last June, SB68 shortened the mandatory minimum waiting…

Legal Advocacy Updates: Defending the Future of End-of-Life Care

September 30, 2025 No Comments

The momentum of our legal advocacy continues to grow. With this year’s launch of Compassion Legal — the nation’s first nonprofit law firm for end-of-life rights — we’re breaking new…

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