Jeff Zesiger

Hospice & palliative specialist; board member, Massachusetts Death with Dignity Committee.

Hospice & palliative specialist in Springfield, Massachusetts.  Serves on the board of the Massachusetts Death with Dignity Committee.

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Dan Winter’s advocacy for ending his life is discussed by dementia researcher Lewis Cohen, hospice specialist Jeff Zesiger, and Winter’s husband John Forsgren.

New book ‘Winter’s End’ chronicles dementia and end of life choice

Dan Winter’s advocacy for ending his life is discussed by dementia researcher Lewis Cohen, hospice specialist Jeff Zesiger, and Winter’s husband John Forsgren.

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