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We need your help with a variety of volunteer positions.
If interested, leave a message at (619) 233-4418.
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Upcoming Events:
HEMLOCK SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO EVENTS:
Sunday, July 21 - 1:30-3:30 pm
Panel Discussion: How Doctors Choose to Die
Five doctors will talk about what they included in their advance directives and what precautions they are taking to make sure their wishes will be followed. Hear Drs. Jeoffrey Gordon, Dr. David Allan, Dr. Sally Hall, and Dr. Karl Steinberg -- all experienced and articulate.
Sponsor: Hemlock Society of San Diego
Location: Scottish Rite Event Center - 1895 Camino del Rio South, Mission Valley
Click here to see a copy of the flyer you can print and share with others.
Click here for directions to the Scottish Rite Event Center
Sunday, August 11 - 1:20-3:30 pm
Free Film Showing: "The Steam Room"
Hang out wit these four guys in a steam room who talk about everything -- including dying. Slightly X-rated. Funny, moving, great acting. With Rita Moreno. Meet for a discussion and snack afterward at Sammy's down the street.
Sponsor: Hemlock Society of San Diego
Location: La Jolla Library - 7555 Draper Street, La Jolla
Click here to see a copy of the flyer you can print and share with others.
OTHER EVENTS RELATED TO END-OF-LIFE ISSUES
Thursday, June 13 - 5:30-7 pm
Make Your Wishes Known: Advance Directives Workshop
UC San Diego Health System, La Jolla Campus.
Registration Required. Call (858) 657-7350 (Lori Johnson).
Directions provided with confirmation of registration.
Click here to see a copy of the flyer you can print and share with others.
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Featured Articles
Why Can't Blue States Allow People to Die with Dignity?
-- by Steve Lopez -- Los Angeles Times -- May 20, 2013
Vermont End-of-Life Bill Heads to Governor
-- USA Today -- May 14, 2013
Will this Death by an Irrational Suicide or a Voluntary Death -- by James Leonard Park -- May 5, 2013
Suicides Soar Among US Middle-Aged People -- by BBC News -- May 2, 2013
Bill to Imprison Doctors for Aid in Dying Defeated in Montana Legislature
-- posted by Compassion and Choices -- April 15, 2013
Bill to Imprison Doctors for Aid in Dying Defeated in Montana Legislature
-- posted by Compassion and Choices -- April 15, 2013
Dementia Care Cost is Expected to Double by 2040
-- by Pam Belluck -- New York Times -- April 3, 2013
Funny 3 minute video clip about aging from YouTube
Click here to see additional articles.
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