As we age, we need to adapt to many changes in our bodies, abilities, lifestyle. So let's get together to talk and support each other through this process. Join the Lamoille Neighbors team, on the third Friday of every month at 1:00pm at the library. 

Presenter Jen Carlos from Patient Choice Vermont will speak on Medical Aid in Dying at the October 17th Aging Discussion Group. 

Vermont’s Patient Choice at End of Life Law (Act 39) was enacted in 2013.  Act 39 enables people who are terminally ill and capable of making their own medical decisions to request and access medication (MAID) that they can use to bring about a peaceful death if they so choose. 

This presentation will include:

• How Medical Aid in Dying works- who qualifies for it and how to start the process of accessing it
•  Act 39- what's required under Vermont law
• Conversations- how to talk with your doctor and other medical personnel about your wishes and your plans 

Participants will be able to ask questions, learn, and share stories.