DonateOur thanks to Sue Corfman for sharing her family's experience and adding to the voices across Ohio who are advocating for medical aid in dying for the terminally ill. Death with dignity Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com posted August 24, 2019 Here are some facts about dying with dignity laws. Only people with terminal illnesses (determined by two doctors) who are of sound mind … [Read more...] about Akron Letter to the Editor: Facts on physician assisted death
End-of-Life Care
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 an update about Ohio End of Life Options' progress and ways to get involved. … [Read more...] about New Speaker Series Addresses Key Life Issues
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 office. Vibrant reminders of friends and family who’ve died surrounded us. … [Read more...] about Exploring Mom’s Folder of Wishes – For Healthcare Decisions Day
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 special reasons. It’s a distilled sample of all that makes my mother who … [Read more...] about Advanced Planning with Mom
Planning for end-of-life decisions
Ohio End of Life Options understands that everyone has unique experiences with death. It’s these experiences that color how people move forward in planning for their own deaths. Unfortunately, those who’ve experienced the painful and lingering death of a relative or loved one, carry that suffering with them through life. Planning for a good death Even though no one knows how … [Read more...] about Planning for end-of-life decisions
