Gracefully written, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande, opens a door to a community conversation of a subject that all too often engenders only fear and denial. Gather with friends, neighbors and medical professionals in a conversation about an inescapable reality of life and learn how to have these conversations prior to a medical crisis. Watch the film or read the book. Join the discussions and let our local experts help you develop your personal action plan for the future.Learn more at evld.org/community-conversation

Free Film Screening

Join us for a screening of the PBS Frontline film “Being Mortal,” based on the best-selling book by surgeon Atul Gawande. Follow Dr. Gawande as he explores end-of-life conversations among doctors, patients and their families. Following the film, participate in a discussion with local experts concerning the issues people may face at the end-of-life and how to have conversations that matter most about our wishes. Limited complimentary copies of Being Mortal will also be available to participants.

At the Colorado Mountain College in Edwards on Tuesday, January 17 @ 5:30pm

Community Conversation programs are in partnership with the Eagle Valley Library District, Eagle County Public Health, Alpine Area Agency on Aging, HomeCare and Hospice of the Valley along with a certified member of the Grief Recovery Method.