Berkeley Death Cafe – Navigating End-of-Life Choices

Traditional Death Cafes bring people together to discuss death in an open, unstructured way. You are invited to a special Death Café that differs from our traditional Death Café format. Instead of open conversation, this learning session features presentations from three experts in end-of-life care, followed by Q&A.

Reina Galanes, Board member with End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), will present on legal end-of-life options, including medical aid in dying (MAID) and voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED).

Sarah Hill, a Bay Area end-of-life doula, will share how she helps individuals and their constellation of care navigate end-of-life transitions with clarity and compassion.

Gabby Jimenez is a hospice and palliative care nurse, end-of-life doula, and death and dying educator. She will share insights on preparation versus reacting, the head-hands-heart approach, and practical guidance on navigating palliative and hospice care options.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged.