Last Acts of Kindness: Lessons for the Living from the Bedsides of the Dying

Hospice of Petaluma invites you to the fourth presentation of an inspiring six month community education series, “Wednesdays at the Hospice House.”

Join us for an evening with Judith Redwing Keyssar, RN, BA, author of “Last Acts of Kindness:  Lessons for the Living from the Bedsides of the Dying."

About the speaker: Judith Redwing Keyssar, a leader in the field of Palliative and End-of-Life Care, provides essential information while changing the face of dying in our culture from one of fear and anxiety to one of acceptance and compassion.

As a “midwife to the dying” she draws upo ntwenty years of nursing experience in oncology, critical care, and hospice - working inhospitals, non-profits and as a private consultant.

“Last Acts of Kindness: Lessons for theLiving from the Bedsides of the Dying” is comprised of moving true stories that take place inhospitals, residential facilities, and homes. These engaging tales reveal the challenges and rewards that face the dying, their loved ones, and the professionals who care for them. They also lead us to consider our own beliefs about the great questions of life and death.