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SUMMARY:Petaluma Senior Center
DESCRIPTION:Quality of Life at the End of Life: What Does It Take to Get There?\nThis is an in-person presentation at the Petaluma Senior Center\, and is open to the public. Monday\, July 10th\, 1 PM\nPresenters Sharon Ziff\, Volunteer End of Life Choices California and Retired Hospice Nurse\, with Dr Andrew Wagner\, Palliative Care/Hospice Specialist will discuss the importance of advance planning and communication with loved ones for a good “final chapter.”  The value of palliative care\, hospice\, and other options available to those at the end of life\, including Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) will also be covered. \n\nRSVP at the Petaluma Senior Center or call 707-778-4399\n\n\n_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________\n\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. We are strong advocates for both hospice and palliative care. \n\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\n 
URL:https://endoflifechoicesca.org/event/petaluma-senior-center/
LOCATION:Petaluma Senior Center\, 211 Novak Drive\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94954\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Petaluma Senior Center
DESCRIPTION:Quality of Life at the End of Life: What Does It Take to Get There?\nThis is an in-person presentation at the Petaluma Senior Center\, and is open to the public. Monday\, July 10th\, 1 PM\nPresenters Sharon Ziff\, Volunteer End of Life Choices California and Retired Hospice Nurse\, with Dr Andrew Wagner\, Palliative Care/Hospice Specialist will discuss the importance of advance planning and communication with loved ones for a good “final chapter.”  The value of palliative care\, hospice\, and other options available to those at the end of life\, including Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) will also be covered. \n\nRSVP at the Petaluma Senior Center or call 707-778-4399\n\n\n_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________\n\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. We are strong advocates for both hospice and palliative care. \n\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\n 
URL:https://endoflifechoicesca.org/event/petaluma-senior-center-2/
LOCATION:Petaluma Senior Center\, 211 Novak Drive\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94954\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Petaluma Senior Center":MAILTO:PARKSNREC@CITYOFPETALUMA.OR
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SUMMARY:Petaluma Senior Center
DESCRIPTION:Quality of Life at the End of Life: What Does It Take to Get There?\nThis is an in-person presentation at the Petaluma Senior Center\, and is open to the public. Monday\, July 10th\, 1 PM\nPresenters Sharon Ziff\, Volunteer End of Life Choices California and Retired Hospice Nurse\, with Dr Andrew Wagner\, Palliative Care/Hospice Specialist will discuss the importance of advance planning and communication with loved ones for a good “final chapter.”  The value of palliative care\, hospice\, and other options available to those at the end of life\, including Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) will also be covered. \n\nRSVP at the Petaluma Senior Center or call 707-778-4399\n\n\n_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________\n\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. We are strong advocates for both hospice and palliative care. \n\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\n 
URL:https://endoflifechoicesca.org/event/petaluma-senior-center-3/
LOCATION:Petaluma Senior Center\, 211 Novak Drive\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94954\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Petaluma Senior Center":MAILTO:PARKSNREC@CITYOFPETALUMA.OR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230718T140000
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SUMMARY:Hillcrest Retirement Community - End of Life Options
DESCRIPTION:July 18\, 2023 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/
LOCATION:Hillcrest Retirement Community\, 2705 Mountain View Drive\, La Verne\, CA\, 91750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:Hillcrest Retirement Community - End of Life Options
DESCRIPTION:July 18\, 2023 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/
LOCATION:Hillcrest Retirement Community\, 2705 Mountain View Drive\, La Verne\, CA\, 91750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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UID:45742-1689688800-1689694200@endoflifechoicesca.org
SUMMARY:Hillcrest Retirement Community - End of Life Options
DESCRIPTION:July 18\, 2023 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-3/
LOCATION:Hillcrest Retirement Community\, 2705 Mountain View Drive\, La Verne\, CA\, 91750\, United States
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