Sagebrush Crossing

Expand Access to MAID in WA

Last year, House Bill 1141, which would expand access to medical aid in dying (MAID) in WA, failed in the legislature. We will be testifying about the importance of this legislation to our representatives in Olympia on Monday. Eastern Washington residents with terminal illnesses, such as my friend Jim, cannot access physicians in this regionContinue reading “Expand Access to MAID in WA”

Sagebrush Crossing & SPR

Thanks to Spokane Public Radio for helping us get the word out about Sagebrush Crossing. Listen to our underwriting spot below.

Patient Protection Act

Did you know that end-of-life providers in WA State are now required to provide information about Death with Dignity? That means if you are participating with a hospice or other medical provider who refuses to talk to you about medical aid in dying (MAID), they are breaking the law. Read more about this act implementedContinue reading “Patient Protection Act”

The Role of Choice in Death and Dying

I attended this symposium this morning, which featured speakers talking about who can access choice at the end of life and what choice might actually mean in this situation. Although the speakers did not appear to specifically support MAID, it is important to think critically about these issues. A summary from my notes is providedContinue reading “The Role of Choice in Death and Dying”

Seattle Times’ Death with Dignity Story

Washington State’s Insurance Commissioner discusses his personal experience and religious care providers in this recent article.

Conscious Grieving

The Conscious Grieving support group with Claire Bidwell Smith begins next week! What does it mean to grieve consciously? When you do something consciously, you do it on purpose, with consideration. If you do something instinctively or automatically, you’re not consciously choosing to do it — it’s just happening. Read more here.

End-of-Life Planning and Grief

Co-authored by Melissa Lunardini, MA, MBA, FT, Director of Community Engagement for Grief Coach When you think about planning for your death, what comes to mind? Funeral expenses? Estate planning? These important end-of-life considerations will help your loved ones manage the financial impact of your passing, but what about the emotional impact? Consider incorporating aContinue reading “End-of-Life Planning and Grief”

Diane Rehm’s When My Time Comes

Diane Rehm’s hourlong documentary, When My Time Comes, is available to stream online for supporting members of KSPS PBS. KSPS PBS Passport grants access to an extended on-demand library of thousands of hours of PBS favorites, and it’s available to any member who gives at least $5 a month to KSPS PBS. Donate now to qualifyContinue reading “Diane Rehm’s When My Time Comes”

Dr. Zorba Takes on Death with Dignity

Listen to NPR’s Dr. Zorba Paster discuss Death with Dignity on last week’s Zorba Paster on Your Health

Hooray, New Mexico!

From Death with Dignity’s national webpage: It is an exciting day for us all. Terminally ill New Mexico residents can now begin the qualification process to receive aid-in-dying medication through the Elizabeth Whitefield End-of-Life Options Act. This is the tenth death with dignity law to pass in our country, and we are one step closer to makingContinue reading “Hooray, New Mexico!”