This program being presented by SNRG (Senior Resource Networking Group) in collaboration with Herzog Law Firm, Albany Medical Center, Albany Guardian Society and Compassion and Choices. The program is called: “Finish Strong – Putting Your Priorities First at Life’s End”. Here is a brief description of the afternoon:
Inspired by Barbara Coombs Lee’s transformative book Finish Strong: Putting Your Priorities First at Life’s End, this program is a call to action for individuals who wish to take charge of their end-of-life journey with clarity, dignity, and compassion.
Through the lens of Finish Strong, participants will explore the vital importance of aligning end-of-life decisions with their deepest values and priorities. Featuring keynote from author Barbara Coombs Lee and followed by a panel discussion this event provides tools and resources to empower attendees to advocate for their wishes, communicate effectively with loved ones, and navigate the healthcare system with confidence.
Key Themes Include:
- Honoring personal autonomy and values in end-of-life decisions.
- Demystifying advance directives, living wills, and healthcare proxies.
- Fostering open conversations about death, dying, and what matters most.
- Challenging the cultural norms that often overshadow personal priorities.
Whether you are planning for yourself or helping a loved one prepare, this program will inspire you to approach life’s end with courage and intention—ensuring that your final chapter is guided by your priorities, not someone else’s agenda.
You can attend in person at Albany Guardian Society or virtually. We are also encouraging organizations to gather and organize “watch parties” as we know topics like can raise many types of emotions and questions. We would love to have organizations host ways for folks to gather together and then foster discussions following the afternoon. A “watch party” simply means you have the ability to host a group and be able to connect into the virtual (it will be a hybrid program via zoom) link and show the program.
CEUs are pending, and will be offered an no charge. We are super excited to be offering this much needed program and hope it will spark conversations and more importantly, calls to action and the ability for folks to have a better understanding not only of their choices, but how to start these most important conversations.
Please reach out if you have any questions! Please share with your networks and anyone you think would benefit. We are so excited to be offering this program and know that it will offer much insight and inspire all who attend to learn how to finish strong and live fully until the very end.
With kindness and gratitude,
