MAiD MYTHS

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We live in a time of misinformation and disinformation. EOLCCA receives a lot of inquiries from people who believe many of the myths circulating about MAiD. The purpose of this article is to dispel those myths and provide you with the facts.

Introduction to End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA)

LGBTQ+ Community Partnership, San Francisco, CA.  Monthly Meeting, November 16, 2023  2pm  (Live) Susan Gess, PharmD (retired), a volunteer with End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), will introduce you to this […]

Introduction to End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA)

LGBTQ+ Community Partnership, San Francisco, CA.  Monthly Meeting, November 16, 2023  2pm  (Live) Susan Gess, PharmD (retired), a volunteer with End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), will introduce you to this […]

Introduction to End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA)

LGBTQ+ Community Partnership, San Francisco, CA.  Monthly Meeting, November 16, 2023  2pm  (Live) Susan Gess, PharmD (retired), a volunteer with End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), will introduce you to this […]

Gifts & Lessons Learned Through Loss

Occasionally a purpose, an enlightened drive, arises from the ashes of grief, bringing meaning to the unimaginable. And that is the true gift. Through the loss of my terminally-ill husband, I found that my bestowment was writing. Writing not only brought me immeasurable pleasure and release, but it took on a life of its own and began helping others in my same situation as I shared my innermost, deep, dark, and light emotions to my community online,

Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) as an End of Life Option

Tuesday, September 12th, 11 AM.  This is an in person presentation for Elizabeth Hospice Volunteers. Lynne Calkins, founding director of End Of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) will present the latest […]

Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) as an End of Life Option

Tuesday, September 12th, 11 AM.  This is an in person presentation for Elizabeth Hospice Volunteers. Lynne Calkins, founding director of End Of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) will present the latest […]

Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) as an End of Life Option

Tuesday, September 12th, 11 AM.  This is an in person presentation for Elizabeth Hospice Volunteers. Lynne Calkins, founding director of End Of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) will present the latest […]

“Jack Has A Plan” Film Screening and Panel Discussion 10-21

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“Jack Has A Plan” Film Screening and Panel Discussion 10-21

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“Jack Has A Plan” Film Screening and Panel Discussion 10-21

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New Report on Medical Aid in Dying in California

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Equally important to EOLCCA is the fact that the number of people who obtained a MAiD prescription increased by almost 50% compared to 2021. Universal knowledge that California has this law is a critical missing element that persists as a major roadblock for those who might request medical aid in dying.

Alternative End of Life Workshop

Thursday, October 26, 9-11:30 AM: Alternative End of Life Options Be sure to visit the End of Life California (EOLCCA) information booth at this workshop sponsored by St. Paul’s Program […]

Alternative End of Life Workshop

Thursday, October 26, 9-11:30 AM: Alternative End of Life Options Be sure to visit the End of Life California (EOLCCA) information booth at this workshop sponsored by St. Paul’s Program […]

Alternative End of Life Workshop

Thursday, October 26, 9-11:30 AM: Alternative End of Life Options Be sure to visit the End of Life California (EOLCCA) information booth at this workshop sponsored by St. Paul’s Program […]

The Elizabeth Hospice: End of Life Option Act

Tuesday, August 1, 9:30-11 AM: In-person presentation for Elizabeth Hospice Social Workers Join Lynne Calkins, founding director of End Of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) for discussion of the latest updates […]

The Elizabeth Hospice: End of Life Option Act

Tuesday, August 1, 9:30-11 AM: In-person presentation for Elizabeth Hospice Social Workers Join Lynne Calkins, founding director of End Of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) for discussion of the latest updates […]

The Elizabeth Hospice: End of Life Option Act

Tuesday, August 1, 9:30-11 AM: In-person presentation for Elizabeth Hospice Social Workers Join Lynne Calkins, founding director of End Of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) for discussion of the latest updates […]

Petaluma Senior Center

Quality of Life at the End of Life: What Does It Take to Get There? This is an in-person presentation at the Petaluma Senior Center, and is open to the […]

Petaluma Senior Center

Quality of Life at the End of Life: What Does It Take to Get There? This is an in-person presentation at the Petaluma Senior Center, and is open to the […]

Petaluma Senior Center

Quality of Life at the End of Life: What Does It Take to Get There? This is an in-person presentation at the Petaluma Senior Center, and is open to the […]

Guaranteed Hospice, Glendale

Live, in-person presentation for Guaranteed Hospice Management and Staff (RNs, SWs, Bereavement Team, Spiritual Advisor, Medical Director, Marketing, Director of Nursing) Join Lynne Calkins, Founding Director End of Life Choices […]