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SUMMARY:Hillcrest Retirement Community - End of Life Options 2-15
DESCRIPTION:February 15\, 2024 at 2 pm  Live Presentation.  Private for Residents of Hillcrest Retirement Community\nResidents of Hillcrest retirement Community are invited to join End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) Founding Director Lynne Calkins\, and Client Volunteer Thom Bettinger who will highlight services provided by this organization whose goal is to help ensure that people are able to receive the information and support they need to advocate for and experience the death they wish. \nThe presentation will cover such topics as: \n\nAdvance care planning – Advance care planning is a process that enables individuals to make plans about their future health care. Advance care planning is applicable to adults at all stages of life. Participation in advance care planning has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety for patients and their families\, and lead to improvements in end of life care.\nUpdates to the California End of Life Option Act – as of January 1\, 2022:\n\n\n\n\nThe new bill reduces the waiting period between the required two oral requests to 48 hours. \nHealthcare systems and hospices now have to post their aid-in-dying policies on their websites.\nThe final attestation form is no longer needed.  \nThe amendment also clarifies that MAID medication can be taken within a healthcare facility.\n\n\n\n\n\nEligibility Requirements for MAID – Must be 18 years or older; Must be of sound mind and exhibit appropriate decision-making capabilities to the attending physician; Must be able to self-ingest the medication either orally or by pushing through an NG tube; and Must be diagnosed with a terminal disease\, with a life expectancy of six months or less\, by two physicians.\n\nFor more information contact: Lynne Calkins\, LCalkins@endoflifechoicesca.org \n\nEnd of Life Choices California’s mission is to provide Californians the information and support to successfully navigate their legal end-of-life options.  Relevant topics include Advance Care Planning; the California End of Life Option Act (EOLA); eligibility requirements for Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD); and Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED)–a legal option in all 50 states. Our volunteers are very knowledgeable about both hospice and palliative care and can explain the differences between the two services. \nBe sure to check our Resources page for Q/A; information on books\, films\, and organizations; sign up for our blog; see upcoming events; and so much more.  To request a speaker for your group or organization\, click here.
URL:https://endoflifechoicesca.org/event/hillcrest-retirement-community-end-of-life-options-2-15/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Senior Community Presentation
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SUMMARY:Hillcrest Retirement Community - End of Life Options 2-15
DESCRIPTION:February 15\, 2024 at 2 pm  Live Presentation.  Private for Residents of Hillcrest Retirement Community\nResidents of Hillcrest retirement Community are invited to join End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) Founding Director Lynne Calkins\, and Client Volunteer Thom Bettinger who will highlight services provided by this organization whose goal is to help ensure that people are able to receive the information and support they need to advocate for and experience the death they wish. \nThe presentation will cover such topics as: \n\nAdvance care planning – Advance care planning is a process that enables individuals to make plans about their future health care. Advance care planning is applicable to adults at all stages of life. Participation in advance care planning has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety for patients and their families\, and lead to improvements in end of life care.\nUpdates to the California End of Life Option Act – as of January 1\, 2022:\n\n\n\n\nThe new bill reduces the waiting period between the required two oral requests to 48 hours. \nHealthcare systems and hospices now have to post their aid-in-dying policies on their websites.\nThe final attestation form is no longer needed.  \nThe amendment also clarifies that MAID medication can be taken within a healthcare facility.\n\n\n\n\n\nEligibility Requirements for MAID – Must be 18 years or older; Must be of sound mind and exhibit appropriate decision-making capabilities to the attending physician; Must be able to self-ingest the medication either orally or by pushing through an NG tube; and Must be diagnosed with a terminal disease\, with a life expectancy of six months or less\, by two physicians.\n\nFor more information contact: Lynne Calkins\, LCalkins@endoflifechoicesca.org \n\nEnd of Life Choices California’s mission is to provide Californians the information and support to successfully navigate their legal end-of-life options.  Relevant topics include Advance Care Planning; the California End of Life Option Act (EOLA); eligibility requirements for Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD); and Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED)–a legal option in all 50 states. Our volunteers are very knowledgeable about both hospice and palliative care and can explain the differences between the two services. \nBe sure to check our Resources page for Q/A; information on books\, films\, and organizations; sign up for our blog; see upcoming events; and so much more.  To request a speaker for your group or organization\, click here.
URL:https://endoflifechoicesca.org/event/hillcrest-retirement-community-end-of-life-options-2-15-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Senior Community Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T170000
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SUMMARY:Hillcrest Retirement Community - End of Life Options 2-15
DESCRIPTION:February 15\, 2024 at 2 pm  Live Presentation.  Private for Residents of Hillcrest Retirement Community\nResidents of Hillcrest retirement Community are invited to join End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) Founding Director Lynne Calkins\, and Client Volunteer Thom Bettinger who will highlight services provided by this organization whose goal is to help ensure that people are able to receive the information and support they need to advocate for and experience the death they wish. \nThe presentation will cover such topics as: \n\nAdvance care planning – Advance care planning is a process that enables individuals to make plans about their future health care. Advance care planning is applicable to adults at all stages of life. Participation in advance care planning has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety for patients and their families\, and lead to improvements in end of life care.\nUpdates to the California End of Life Option Act – as of January 1\, 2022:\n\n\n\n\nThe new bill reduces the waiting period between the required two oral requests to 48 hours. \nHealthcare systems and hospices now have to post their aid-in-dying policies on their websites.\nThe final attestation form is no longer needed.  \nThe amendment also clarifies that MAID medication can be taken within a healthcare facility.\n\n\n\n\n\nEligibility Requirements for MAID – Must be 18 years or older; Must be of sound mind and exhibit appropriate decision-making capabilities to the attending physician; Must be able to self-ingest the medication either orally or by pushing through an NG tube; and Must be diagnosed with a terminal disease\, with a life expectancy of six months or less\, by two physicians.\n\nFor more information contact: Lynne Calkins\, LCalkins@endoflifechoicesca.org \n\nEnd of Life Choices California’s mission is to provide Californians the information and support to successfully navigate their legal end-of-life options.  Relevant topics include Advance Care Planning; the California End of Life Option Act (EOLA); eligibility requirements for Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD); and Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED)–a legal option in all 50 states. Our volunteers are very knowledgeable about both hospice and palliative care and can explain the differences between the two services. \nBe sure to check our Resources page for Q/A; information on books\, films\, and organizations; sign up for our blog; see upcoming events; and so much more.  To request a speaker for your group or organization\, click here.
URL:https://endoflifechoicesca.org/event/hillcrest-retirement-community-end-of-life-options-2-15-3/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Senior Community Presentation
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SUMMARY:Alternative End of Life Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 26\, 9-11:30 AM: Alternative End of Life Options\nBe sure to visit the End of Life California (EOLCCA) information booth at this workshop sponsored by St. Paul’s Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)\, a managed health care plan exclusively for seniors. ELOCCA Founding Director Lynne Calkins and client volunteer Judy Schnack will be on-hand to answer any questions you might have regarding advance planning and end of life options. This event will be hosted at St. Paul’s Plaza in Chula Vista. \nPoint of contact for this event is Erin Clements\, Outreach Specialist\, St. Paul’s PACE\, 619-621-3369. \n\nEnd of Life Choices California’s mission is to provide Californians the information and support to successfully navigate their legal end-of-life options.  Relevant topics include Advance Care Planning; the California End of Life Option Act (EOLA); eligibility requirements for Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD); and Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED)–a legal option in all 50 states. Our volunteers are very knowledgeable about both hospice and palliative care and can explain the differences between the two services. \nBe sure to check our Resources page for Q/A; information on books\, films\, and organizations; sign up for our blog; see upcoming events; and so much more.  To request a speaker for your group or organization\, click here. \n 
URL:https://endoflifechoicesca.org/event/alternative-end-of-life-workshop/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Plaza\, 328 Maple Street\, San Diego\, CA\, 92103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information table/booth,Presentation,Senior Community Presentation,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Paul%E2%80%99s Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)":MAILTO:info@stpaulspace.org
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SUMMARY:Alternative End of Life Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 26\, 9-11:30 AM: Alternative End of Life Options\nBe sure to visit the End of Life California (EOLCCA) information booth at this workshop sponsored by St. Paul’s Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)\, a managed health care plan exclusively for seniors. ELOCCA Founding Director Lynne Calkins and client volunteer Judy Schnack will be on-hand to answer any questions you might have regarding advance planning and end of life options. This event will be hosted at St. Paul’s Plaza in Chula Vista. \nPoint of contact for this event is Erin Clements\, Outreach Specialist\, St. Paul’s PACE\, 619-621-3369. \n\nEnd of Life Choices California’s mission is to provide Californians the information and support to successfully navigate their legal end-of-life options.  Relevant topics include Advance Care Planning; the California End of Life Option Act (EOLA); eligibility requirements for Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD); and Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED)–a legal option in all 50 states. Our volunteers are very knowledgeable about both hospice and palliative care and can explain the differences between the two services. \nBe sure to check our Resources page for Q/A; information on books\, films\, and organizations; sign up for our blog; see upcoming events; and so much more.  To request a speaker for your group or organization\, click here. \n 
URL:https://endoflifechoicesca.org/event/alternative-end-of-life-workshop-2/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Plaza\, 328 Maple Street\, San Diego\, CA\, 92103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information table/booth,Presentation,Senior Community Presentation,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Paul%E2%80%99s Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)":MAILTO:info@stpaulspace.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T090000
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UID:45748-1698310800-1698319800@endoflifechoicesca.org
SUMMARY:Alternative End of Life Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 26\, 9-11:30 AM: Alternative End of Life Options\nBe sure to visit the End of Life California (EOLCCA) information booth at this workshop sponsored by St. Paul’s Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)\, a managed health care plan exclusively for seniors. ELOCCA Founding Director Lynne Calkins and client volunteer Judy Schnack will be on-hand to answer any questions you might have regarding advance planning and end of life options. This event will be hosted at St. Paul’s Plaza in Chula Vista. \nPoint of contact for this event is Erin Clements\, Outreach Specialist\, St. Paul’s PACE\, 619-621-3369. \n\nEnd of Life Choices California’s mission is to provide Californians the information and support to successfully navigate their legal end-of-life options.  Relevant topics include Advance Care Planning; the California End of Life Option Act (EOLA); eligibility requirements for Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD); and Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED)–a legal option in all 50 states. Our volunteers are very knowledgeable about both hospice and palliative care and can explain the differences between the two services. \nBe sure to check our Resources page for Q/A; information on books\, films\, and organizations; sign up for our blog; see upcoming events; and so much more.  To request a speaker for your group or organization\, click here. \n 
URL:https://endoflifechoicesca.org/event/alternative-end-of-life-workshop-3/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Plaza\, 328 Maple Street\, San Diego\, CA\, 92103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information table/booth,Presentation,Senior Community Presentation,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Paul%E2%80%99s Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)":MAILTO:info@stpaulspace.org
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