End of Life Washington

"Jessica’s lifelong friend Wendy supports her decision and has travelled half way across America to be with her in her final days. “We’ve called each other soul mate friends forever," Wendy tells me. “You just find your soul mate, and Wendy is mine," Jessica adds. The pair have marked many milestones together, and Wendy insisted on being there for Jessica’s final moments. “Wendy and I are going to put on our best friends forever movie – Beaches," Jessica says. "We’re going to watch that and I’m going to go to sleep in my room, in my house." I ask Wendy how she feels about the prospect of witnessing her friend’s death. “I feel pretty sad," she says, breaking down. Hugging Jessica, she adds through tears: “I just love her so much and I don’t want her to suffer anymore. And I just want to be here with her." “We’ve done everything together, so we’ll do this part together too," says Jessica." To read the full article, Just 47 hours left to live: The final moments before an assisted death in Oregon, featuring End of Life Washington's Medical Director Dr. Jess Kaan, click here: https://lnkd.in/g8EzSVSV

Join us for a free, 60-minute session on Zoom that will show you how to plan ahead for end-of-life. We will review how to fill out and document a set of Advance Directives, how to choose a Health Care Agent if you can’t speak for yourself, and what choices are legal and accessible to die on your terms in Washington State. After attending this session, we hope you’ll feel more comfortable talking to the people you trust with your care about your end-of-life wishes. To register for the March 19th session starting at 6:30 pm, please click here: https://lnkd.in/gqAjT58z

We are excited to announce our new Hospice map! Introducing our "Map of Washington Hospices Ordered by Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) Services Offered". We have been hard at work creating this map for months. We're proud to be able to finally share it with everyone. Check in out and let us know what you think: https://lnkd.in/dws9b6xt Thanks for your support and have a great week!

“I have stage 4 Metastatic Osteosarcoma, which is bone cancer in my lungs and It hasn’t responded very well to treatment, so that’s so I’m on hospice, but not because, I’m not on hospice because its the end right now, I’m on hospice because just so I have that extra support,” she said. Cheyenne knows people often misunderstand what hospice is all about. To hear the full story, "19-year-old says home hospice is a gift, not doom and gloom", click on the link: https://lnkd.in/gpbHjGJN

If you are interested in research state reports related to aid-in-dying, check out the State Report Navigator through the Death With Dignity website: https://lnkd.in/gH4DUq9f

A Sacred Passing offers a grief group for people who have lost someone(s) they love. This group is open to people experiencing grief from a recent death. 1st FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH on Zoom from 1-2:30pm PST. To register, please click here: https://buff.ly/dZBqJZ1

End of Life Washington is hiring an Interim Chief Operations Officer. 12-16 weeks anticipated duration, full time (35 hours/week) The Interim Chief Operations Officer (COO) is a temporary position covering for the Co-ED, Operations & Finance during their maternity leave. This person is a quick learner who excels in financial management, people operations and IT management and has a personal commitment to EOLWA’s mission. The ideal candidate is a motivated, collaborative Finance & Operations professional with a positive, can-do attitude and a clear commitment to providing equitable, diverse, and inclusive end-of-life choices. They supervise up to 2 staff and up to 3 contractors. For full position description and information on how to apply: https://buff.ly/K2qt8bU

Join us for a FREE 60-minute session that will show you how to plan ahead for end-of-life. We will review how to fill out and document a set of Advance Directives, how to choose a Health Care Agent if you can't speak for yourself, and what choices are legal and accessible to die on your terms in Washington State. After attending this session, we hope you'll feel more comfortable talking to the people you trust with your care about your end-of-life wishes. To register for the March 19th presentation, please click here: https://buff.ly/41lIXxf

End of Life Washington’s board is seeking new members! Anyone with a passion for end of life issues is welcome to apply. We are specifically seeking individuals with experience in Finance, Marketing/Media, Nonprofit leadership, social work, attorneys, living and working in Eastern or Central Washington, and/or who identify as politically conservative. If you would like to learn more and consider applying, or if you know someone you would like to nominate, please email [email protected] by March 14th. Please feel free to share with anyone you feel would be a good candidate. Thank you!

Black History Month Discussion: The Future of End-of-Life Care Watch this engaging and intimate examination of the challenges and opportunities facing end-of-life care in today's society. Moderated by Dr. Sonja Richmond, internist and National Medical Director for Compassion & Choices, she is joined by our former Doctors For Dignity (D4D) interns Sydney Reed, Caylon Pettis and D'Monte Farley. To watch, please click here: https://buff.ly/3QUHo4B