This June, End of Life Choices California celebrates 10 years since the enactment of the End of Life Option Act which legalized Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) for eligible Californians. […]
...By Grant Affleck I have had the profound privilege of witnessing many perspectives on the vulnerability of death, supporting people through many hundreds of deaths. In my work with hospice, […]
...“Wingman – Escorting My Father to a Death with Dignity” By Daniel Zimberoff By Christine Lynch Wingman is actually two true stories in one. It’s the biography of a man […]
...EOLCCA celebrates 10 years of the End of Life Option Act this June, which legalized Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD), allowing for greater end-of-life options for terminally ill Californians. The […]
...My husband’s strong will to live led to his belief that the next round of chemo would be the one that was successful… By Christine Lynch My husband’s strong will […]
...By Antonia Kao NOTE: Names and some details in this article have been changed to ensure confidentiality. On September 29, 2025, End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) received an uncommon […]
...By Mary Abbott Increasingly, the EOLCCA Bereavement Program is receiving requests for support around ‘anticipatory grief.’ From those receiving a diagnosis, to loved ones, to hospice social workers, the public […]
...This story about one woman’s experience of both best and worst at life’s end is being told for the dual messages it brings. Resources on our website can help you […]
...…If you know what to expect. By Fran Johns When my husband Bud died I knew a lot about what was happening. I had attended medically- aided deaths as a […]
...By Stewart Florsheim Confronting the issue of dying with dignity, Medical Aid in Dying, and coming to terms with terminal illness and death has become more commonplace in film and […]
...Thankfully, the laws have changed. The culture has some catching up to do. by Mary Abbott End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), in partnership with the Hospice of the North […]
...April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and End of Life Choices California would not be able to provide the information and support we do to thousands of Californians each year without […]
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