Free screening of "Being Mortal"

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Name: Free screening of "Being Mortal"
Date: February 21, 2017
Time: 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM CST
Event Description:
You’re invited to a free screening and discussion of the PBS Frontline program “Being Mortal”. “Being Mortal”, based on the New York Times best-selling book of the same name, delves into the hopes of patients and families facing terminal illness. The film investigates the practice of caring for the dying and explores the relationships between patients and their doctors. It follows a surgeon and author, Dr. Atul Gawande, as he shares stories from the people and families he encounters. When Dr. Gawande’s own father gets cancer, his search for answers about how to best care for the dying becomes a personal quest. After the screening, you can participate in a guided conversation on how to take concrete steps to identify and communicate wishes about end-of-life goals and preferences.
Location:
Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest; Stuart Community Room.
Date/Time Information:
Tuesday, February 21, 2017, from 6:45-8:45pm.
Contact Information:
Lydia Backer, MSW, LSW events@mylifeanddeath.org 847-828-1412
Fees/Admission:
Free. Seating will be limited to 50 participants: please RSVP by Wednesday, February 15, 2017.