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PBS Airs Bill Moyers Special on Death and Dying

Wed, 09/06/2000 - 12:00am — Karen Stevenson
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Bill Moyers will host a unique PBS television series "On Our Own Terms: Moyers on Dying", a public education event dealing with end of life decisions and issues which will be aired from September 10-13. It is anticipated that this program series will stimulate public demand for information about end of life care in the United States and in parts of Canada which are within range of PBS stations. "With Eyes Open" is a companion series which consists of four half-hour programs that will follow the Moyers programs in over 150 cities in the United States. "With Eyes Open" is designed to deal with the emotional fallout which the Moyers programs are expected to produce, with each half-hour followup covering a theme which was raised by the preceeding Moyers program, encouraging families to start asking questions and make decisions about end of life issues.

Two extensive web sites have been developed which include additional information to supplement the TV programming. "On Our Own Terms," the main PBS web site for the series, includes audio and video clips, resource guides, and downloadable discussion guides to support public education events local communities. The "With Eyes Open" companion web site has complementary content, including discussion guides for viewers, teachers, and parents, and places where viewers can submit questions to experts or join online discussion groups. ElderWeb is proud to be on a short list of recommended resources on the "With Eyes Open" site.

Bill Moyers will host a unique PBS television series "On Our Own Terms: Moyers on Dying", a public education event dealing with end of life decisions and issues which will be aired from September 10-13. It is anticipated that this program series will stimulate public demand for information about end of life care in the United States and in parts of Canada which are within range of PBS stations. "With Eyes Open" is a companion series which consists of four half-hour programs that will follow the Moyers programs in over 150 cities in the United States. "With Eyes Open" is designed to deal with the emotional fallout which the Moyers programs are expected to produce, with each half-hour followup covering a theme which was raised by the preceeding Moyers program, encouraging families to start asking questions and make decisions about end of life issues.

Two extensive web sites have been developed which include additional information to supplement the TV programming. "On Our Own Terms," the main PBS web site for the series, includes audio and video clips, resource guides, and downloadable discussion guides to support public education events local communities. The "With Eyes Open" companion web site has complementary content, including discussion guides for viewers, teachers, and parents, and places where viewers can submit questions to experts or join online discussion groups. ElderWeb is proud to be on a short list of recommended resources on the "With Eyes Open" site.