Saratoga Senior Center Hosts Health Discussions Event April 26

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A special health care program will be presented by St. Peters Health Partners and the Saratoga Senior Center on Wednesday, April 26.  

The event will include a screening of the short documentary film “Extremis.” The film addresses the challenges patients and families face when making decisions in the midst of a medical crisis.

Following the viewing, there will be a physician-led panel discussion covering serious illness conversations and the importance of advance care planning.  Many seniors face medically prompted transitions when serious illness strikes.  The program seeks to address the communication and planning issues that may arise at that time, with an eye towards the best preparation possible.

The panel presenters will include physicians and other team professionals from St. Peter’s Palliative Care Partners.  

The program starts at 1:30 p.m. with a light lunch, followed at 2 p.m. with the film and panel discussion.  The program is free, sponsored by the Nordlys Foundation.

Reservations are required, and may be made by contacting the Saratoga Senior Center at 5 Williams St. in Saratoga Springs: 518-584-1621, or email to colleenk@saratogaseniorcenter.org