As part of our ongoing effort to foster conversations about the end of life and advance care planning, we wanted to share a recent report about the one year anniversary of the California End of Life Option Act. We hope you'll listen and find it interesting.
And don't forget that the summertime could be a good time to discuss advance care planning with loved ones that you're visiting with. Consider making time for these important discussions.
As always, thank you for your continued support and interest in what's new at the Alliance.
-Susan Plummer
Executive Director
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July 12
Advance Care Planning Community Workshop, Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, 602 E. Montecito St., (Community Room), 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Call (805) 845-5314 or
July 18 Advance Care Planning Community Workshop, Valle Verde Retirement Community, 900 Calle De Los Amigos (Community Room), 3:30 - 5:30pm. Call (805) 845-5314 or
register online here.
July 19 Advance Care Planning Community Workshop, Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, 1535 Santa Barbara St., 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Call (805) 845-5314 or
July 19 Advance Care Planning Community Workshop, Garden Court, 1116 De La Vina St., 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Call (805) 845-5314 or
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Alliance for Living
and Dying Well
2040 Alameda Padre Serra,
Suite 110
Santa Barbara, CA
93103
(805) 845-5314
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As we enjoy the beautiful Santa Barbara summer months, we think about enjoying life to its fullest! We hope you'll join us for an Advance Care Planning Community Workshop sometime this summer, and let trained facilitators help you make important decisions to enable you to do just that! As always, our workshops are free of charge and open to the public. Call 805-845-5314 or
CLICK HERE to register.
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What Can I Expect From a Workshop?
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Attending one of our Advance Care Planning Workshops is a unique experience, and if you haven't yet had the chance to attend one in person, we thought we'd give you a brief preview...
How many people will be there? Attendance at our workshops generally varies from 2-3 up to 25 people at each event. The Sansum Clinic location generally hosts over 20 people each session, while our other workshops provide a small-group atmosphere.
Who will lead the workshop? Experienced volunteers trained specifically in Advance Care Planning will take you through the process step by step. Our facilitators do this important work because it is personally meaningful and they derive satisfaction from sharing their insights and experiences with others.
How much does it cost for materials? All materials are free! The Alliance for Living and Dying Well will provide you with a folder, complete with the Advance Heath Care Directive document and lots of supplemental information about choosing a Health Care Agent and making choices about life-sustaining treatments like CPR, tube feeding and ventilators.
Do I have to finish the document during the Workshop? No, and quite frankly, most people do not. The good news is you're welcome to attend as many free workshops as you need to complete your document. In addition, you may schedule a 1-on-1 personal appointment with a Facilitator, which would take place during a scheduled workshop. All 1-on-1 appointments must be scheduled in advance by calling the Alliance at 805-845-5314.
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Harvard Medical School Discusses End-of-Life Planning
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This month, Harvard Medical School's Healthbeat newsletter shares some interesting tips on keeping your health care directive up to date. We hope you'll find it interesting,
click here to read more.
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The
Alliance for Living and Dying Well is a collaboration of Santa Barbara area agencies that seek a seamless, compassionate continuum of end-of-life care, including:
The Alliance for Living and Dying well is 100% privately funded, and all services are provided to the Santa Barbara community free of charge. Your donation will help to make our community healthier, support the Alliance today.
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to learn more!
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