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"One Last Visit to See My Patient"
by
Dr. Danielle
Ofri
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In this
poignant
remembrance of the bittersweet joy of dying peacefully while surrounded by loved ones, Dr. Danielle Ofri details her successful experience with her patient in hospice care and the level of comfort and love the care allowed her patient to feel in her final days. The New York Times article, "One Last Visit to See My Patient," delves into the relationships forged between doctor, patient and patient's family during a lifetime of care. The option for hospice care in this particular case allowed this patient to remain comfortable, happy, pain-free and able to remain in her home with her loving family. Read further for the complete article.
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Be sure to mark your calendars for a special course,
Dying in
Grace, at SBCC's Center for Lifelong Learning on October 28.
We have a full lineup of workshops this month. See the schedule below and consider joining us.
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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Oct. 17
Advance Care Planning Community Workshop, Valle Verde Retirement Community, 900 Calle De Los Amigos (Community Room), 3:30 - 5:30pm. For information or registration, call (805) 845-5314 or
register online.
Oct. 18
Advance Care Planning Community Workshop, Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, 1535 Santa Barbara St , 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. For information and registration, call (805) 845-5314 or
register online.
Oct. 18
Advance Care Planning Community Workshop, Garden Court, 1116 De La Vina St., 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Call (805) 845-5314 or
register online.
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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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Book Recommendation:
Final Gifts
by Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelle
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In this moving and compassionate classic, hospice nurses Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley share their intimate experiences with patients at the end of life, drawn from more than twenty years' experience tending the terminally ill.
Filled with practical advice on responding to the requests of the dying and helping them prepare emotionally and spiritually for death, Final Gifts shows how we can improve communication between the dying and their caregivers and/or family members, to the emotional benefit of all concerned.
Purchase your copy here.
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What is a good death? How do you deal with a terminal diagnosis of someone you love? Join Arlene Stepputat for Dying in Grace, a class offered as part of the Center for Lifelong Learning at Santa Barbara City College.
We all keep these questions to ourselves as we worry that talking about death is depressing. Return to the cycle of nature where life and death are integrated. Discover ancient hospice practices as well as the benefits of modern day hospice. Explore rituals to honor yourself and your loved ones, take practical steps in understanding an advanced directive, and learn about the grace in the sacred transition. Come away knowing about local resources to heal your fears and grief. The class will take place October 28 from 9:00am to 12:30pm at the
SBCC Schott Campus.
Register for the class here.
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We hope you'll join us for an Advance Care Planning Community Workshop sometime this summer, and let trained facilitators guide you in making important decisions about your end-of-life wishes. 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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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.
Click here
to learn more!
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