My journey in Ohio and what we can learn from those of New Jersey, Vermont & Colorado
I did not know it at the time, but I started a new journey a few years ago when my stepfather Jack was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The first steps on this path were alongside my mother and Jack from the time of his diagnosis until the day that our family surrounded him with love […]
New Speaker Series Addresses Key Life Issues
Ohio End of Life Options is excited to announce a new free series of community events intended to help you and those in your care live well, plan well, and age well. In these talks, professionals in the field will share their expertise and give practical advice. Each of the talks will be followed by […]
Amy Kochert, CWRU Law Student Completing Health Law Policy Project
Amy Kochert is a second-year student at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. During the spring 2019 semester, she worked with Ohio End of Life Options to develop a white paper examining the procedural steps and conditions that led to the passage of medical aid in dying (MAID) legislation in the United States. The […]
Exploring Mom’s Folder of Wishes – For Healthcare Decisions Day
By Lisa Vigil Schattinger, MSN, RN December 8, 2016 and updated April 15, 2019. They say that it’s a good idea to introduce the topic of end-of-life wishes around the table at Thanksgiving. My mother and I didn’t wait until then. The day before Thanksgiving, we were in the small room that serves as her […]
Advanced Planning with Mom
By Lisa Vigil Schattinger, MSN, RN December 14, 2016 The day before Thanksgiving, my mother and I were in the small room that serves as her office. Vibrant reminders of friends and family who’ve died surrounded us. There were also mementos from her trips afar, as well as things that she loves for her own […]