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Join us for live monthly discussions on topics related to

coping with serious illness, disability and end of life.

These are informal conversations that begin with a basic overview of the day’s topic before opening up to the group for Q&A and conversation. They are free and open to anyone who wants to join, so invite your friends, family members or pets!

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Upcoming Events

The Mechanics of Caregiving

Fri, Nov 06

Virtual Event

Nov 06, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST

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Caregiving encompasses everything, from the emotional to the practical to the medical, the list is endless.

Coping with the Stress of Serious Illness

Fri, Dec 04

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Dec 04, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST

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Life’s hard, especially when dealing with illness or loss, but there are tried and true ways to make things a little less hard.

Patience and Patients

Fri, Jan 08

Virtual Event

Jan 08, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST

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A change in your “health” can feel like changes to yourself, begging the question: who am I now?

Medical Decision Making

Fri, Feb 05

Virtual Event

Feb 05, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST

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Understanding the science of prognosis, treatment trade-offs, and healthcare’s momentum and assumptions.

Communicating with Others

Fri, Mar 05

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Mar 05, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST

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Navigating illness, from any angle, is so much about communication. But most of us don’t have much training.

Issues of Intimacy, Sexuality & Sensuality

Fri, Apr 02

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Apr 02, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT

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Deep physical connection is as primal as it gets. Yet, our sex lives are among the first things to go when we’re sick.

Questions on Advance Care Planning

Fri, May 07

Virtual Event

May 07, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT

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Advance care documents are tricky to complete if you don't understand the context or consequences.

Active Dying and the Final Days of Life

Fri, Jun 04

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Jun 04, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT

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Dying is a part of life and there are things to consider both directly before and directly after a death.

Demystifying Hospice and Palliative Care

Fri, Jul 09

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Jul 09, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT

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Hospice and palliative care are too often confused with each other; but are importantly different.

Anything Goes!

Fri, Aug 06

Vitual Event

Aug 06, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT

Vitual Event

There’s so much to be covered and not always a tidy title for what you hope to discuss, bring up any topic!