The Sacred Journey of Aging: Advance Care Planning, Living with Serious Illness, and Jewish Perspectives on Preparing for Death

This panel discussion will discuss topics including living well into old age, coping with chronic illness, how to prepare for living with serious illness/advance care planning (picking a healthcare proxy, 5 wishes, differences between palliative care and hospice, discussions to have with loved ones), Jewish rituals associated with death and dying, and funeral planning. Our expert panelists are: Dr. Emily Zametkin, a palliative care/hospice physician, Richard Conroy, PA, a geriatrician, Rabbi Amy Wallk, spiritual leader at Temple Beth El, Susan Lawson, community member, and Ryan Ascher from Ascher Zimmerman Funeral Home.

Registration is required for this free event.