'Being Mortal' set for Colton library

Whitman Hospital & Medical Center and Friends of Hospice will host a free showing of “Being Mortal” next Thursday, Oct. 25, at 6 p.m. at the Colton Library. After the showing, audience members can participate in a discussion with trained advance care planning facilitators on what steps to take on identifying and communicating wishes about end-of-life goals and preferences.

“Being Mortal” delves into the hopes of patients and families facing terminal illness. The film investigates the practice of caring for the dying and explores the relationships between patients and their doctors. It follows...