New YouTube Video
In our recent public educational webinar presented this last Tuesday on October 20, 2026, End of Life Choices California introduced the legal end-of-life options available to Californians and the resources that can help individuals and families make informed decisions.
Presenters discuss continuing or declining medical treatment, palliative care, hospice, voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED), and medical aid in dying under California’s End of Life Option Act. The presentation emphasizes personal autonomy, quality of life, communicating end-of-life wishes, and the importance of understanding available choices. Participants also learn about EOLCCA’s free information, education, and volunteer support services.
View on YouTube with the link below:
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Key topics and audience takeaways
- Understanding your legal choices. Californians have several options for managing care and making decisions near the end of life.
- Personal autonomy and informed consent. Patients can discuss treatment outcomes, decline treatment, and make decisions consistent with their personal values.
- Palliative care and hospice. Understanding symptom management, comfort-focused care, and support for patients and families.
- Voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED). An explanation of this end-of-life option and the importance of care and support.
- Medical aid in dying (MAID). Eligibility, safeguards, the physician evaluation process, and California’s End of Life Option Act.
- Communication and advance planning. The importance of discussing end-of-life wishes with loved ones and healthcare professionals.
- EOLCCA resources and services. Free guidance, educational presentations, volunteer support, and assistance navigating end-of-life decisions.
Presenters and participants
A big thank you to:
- Mark Greenberg, Executive Director, EOLCCA; introduction and overview
- Chris Kington-Barker, EOLCCA Volunteer; End-of-life doula; former Executive Director of Hospice of San Luis Obispo; presenter
- Reina Galanes, EOLCCA Board member and volunteer
- Lea Policoff, EOLCCA Volunteer and Program Manager
- Amber Valenzuela, EOLCCA Education Outreach Lead
- Jeannie Palermo, EOLCCA volunteer
Be sure to check out our calendar of events for upcoming presentations, and visit our Resources section for other videos and helpful information.
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