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SUMMARY:Medical Aid in Dying
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests- free! Virtual\, via Zoom. \nRegistration for this event has closed. Please use the Zoom information below to attend this program\, and feel free to reach out to brooke@thevillagechicago.org if you have any questions or concerns. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87915097583?pwd=1i6F7Xn5imZuaGqJOhFUmCwyOXea5l.1 \nMeeting ID: 879 1509 7583\nPasscode: CAV \n*This program is brought to you by the Chicago Area Villages Collaborative\, as the third session of our End-of-Life Series. Stay posted for information about our October session in this series. \nIllinois lawmakers are actively weighing SB 9 and its companion HB 1328—the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act—which would let a mentally capable adult with a prognosis of six months or less request a prescription for medication they could choose to self-administer to end unbearable suffering.\nThe bill cleared the House in May and the Senate Executive Committee in April and now awaits a full Senate vote\, making this a pivotal moment to understand what medical aid in dying (MAID) would mean for individuals and families across our state.\nDuring our session we’ll examine how MAID works in the eleven states and the District of Columbia where it is already legal\, outline the proposed safeguards and eligibility criteria\, and honestly explore the hopes and concerns voiced by advocates\, physicians\, disability-rights groups\, and faith communities—so that every attendee can form an informed opinion\, whatever their values. \n \nAbout the Presenter: Tiffany Noelle Johnson began walking alongside people at the end of life from a young age\, first while helping care for her father after a stroke\, and later as part of his home hospice journey. These early experiences shaped her deep respect for the dying process and the importance of thoughtful\, compassionate support. \nNow serving as a certified Death Doula for more than 8yrs\, Tiffany draws on a background in clinical massage therapy and art therapy to provide holistic\, grounded guidance. She works with families\, caregivers\, and care teams to help navigate the emotional\, spiritual\, and practical aspects of dying—especially when cognitive decline or complex needs are involved. She is also certified as a Dementia Death Doula and has experience supporting both people and pets through the end of life. \nTiffany lives in Oak Park\, IL and is passionate about educating others on end-of-life options\, empowering families to make informed\, values-aligned choices. Her approach is warm\, nonjudgmental\, and deeply rooted in the belief that death—when supported well—can be peaceful\, meaningful\, and even beautiful. \n \n\nWhat is the Chicago Area Villages Collaborative? \n\n\nThere are eight “Villages” in the Chicago area\, all part of the International Village Movement—grassroots organizations of older adults designed to help people age and thrive in their communities. Each Village reflects its community and leadership. \n\n\nWe invite you to contact a Village in your area to learn more about what we do and how you can join. \n\n\nSouth Loop\, Bronzeville: South Loop Village\, https://www.southloopvillage.org/ \n\n\nOak Park/ River Forest: Arbor West Neighbors\, https://www.arborwestneighbors.org/join \n\n\nSouth Side/Hyde Park: Hyde Park Village\, https://www.chpv.org/ \n\n\nFar North Side: Edgewater Village Chicago https://www.evchicago.org/ \n\n\nNorth Shore suburbs: North Shore Village https://www.nsvnetwork.org/ \n\n\nEdgewater Beach Apartments: LiveAgeWell\, https://www.liveagewell.com/ \n\n\nStreeterville\, River North\, Gold Coast\, Loop: Skyline Village Chicago https://www.skylinevillagechicago.org/ \n\n\nLincoln Park\, Near North side: The Village Chicago https://www.thevillagechicago.org/
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/medical-aid-in-dying/
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