Representative democracy, built on national frameworks and the pursuit of immediate electoral consensus, can no longer address the major challenges of our time — wars, failure to act on climate change, technological revolution, social fractures — which instead require cross-border and long-term responses. European political leaders raise their voices to exploit popular anger for electoral ... Read more
I’m excited to invite all families, seniors, and care partners to our upcoming Navigating Senior Care Weekend Workshops, a compassionate, practical in-person series in February where together we will explore real-world planning for aging, healthcare crises, and long‑term care in BC. Join us on the days & locations of your choice: - Fridays in West Vancouver - Saturdays in ... Read more
Since 2016, people across Canada have had the constitutional right to seek an assessment for a medically assisted death. Around the world, however, many nations are still navigating how their laws respect bodily autonomy and personal choice in the context of end-of-life rights. On Wednesday, February 11th at 3:00 p.m. Eastern, Dying With Dignity ... Read more
Son frecuentes las preguntas sobre cuáles pueden ser las señales de alarma que ayudan a identificar si las funciones cognitivas cambian. Muchas veces, esos primeros síntomas del deterioro cognitivo pasan desapercibidos, se asumen como parte del proceso de envejecimiento, o como síntomas asociados a las enfermedades que trae la edad. Sin embargo, siempre será necesario ... Read more
Can psychedelic medication relieve the anxiety and existential distress at the end of life? Saturday, February 14th, Kathryn Tucker, JD, will be our in-person guest speaker to discuss the benefits of these medications. Kathryn will inform us of the ongoing effort to allow people facing death to seek relief from psychological suffering and die gently through psychedelic therapy. ... Read more
Overview Explore how ethics and palliative care guide decision-making in long-term care through real cases and practical frameworks. Title: The Role of Ethics in Long-Term Care: Specialist Palliative Care in a Changing Landscape of Resident Needs Abstract: Long-term care (LTC) homes increasingly serve as the final residence for frail older adults living with chronic, life-limiting illnesses. ... Read more
Hosted by Connie Jorsvik of PatientPathways.ca, join us for this engaging online discussion. Karen Tyrell is a Canadian dementia consultant, author, and founder of Dementia Solutions. With over 30 years of experience, Karen will share creative, non-drug strategies and tools to support brain health, manage dementia-related behaviours, and better support both family and professional caregivers. Additionally, your host Connie ... Read more
Decidir anticipadamente sobre el final de nuestra vida no solo es un acto de cuidado para con nosotros mismos, sino también para con quienes nos rodean. Sin embargo, muchas veces esta no es una conversación tan sencilla. En ocasiones, el miedo a hablar sobre la muerte o al dolor de nuestra familia, pueden frenarnos. Entendemos que es ... Read more
Join Dr. Gord Gubitz, neurologist and Clinical Lead for Nova Scotia’s MAiD Program, for a timely Ask Me Anything session focused on one of the most complex and frequently misunderstood areas of MAiD: dementia. What happens when someone is diagnosed with dementia and wants to understand their options for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)? What ... Read more
CONVERSATIONS ON CHOICE IN DYING: A webinar series for informed and compassionate endings. Join Final Exit Network (FEN) for an hour-long webinar with a “master panel” who’ve accompanied loved ones to Switzerland to support their end-of-life choices. Traveling to Switzerland to access medical aid in dying is an option for choice in dying that has ... Read more
The Australian Centre for Health Law Research invites you to join us for an engaging program of interdisciplinary research on assisted dying. This is an in-person event held at the Gardens Point Campus of the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Brisbane, Australia from Wednesday 8th April to Saturday 11th April 2026. We welcome presentations sharing empirical, ethical, legal and ... Read more
A feature-length documentary of one woman's battle to expand the right to die in Vermont Saturday, April 11th 1:30 to 4:00pm Allied Gardens Benjamin Library 5188 Zion Ave. San Diego, CA 92120 Other Side is a documentary that premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in 2025. The 90-minute film chronicles the true story of Lynda Bluestein, a ... Read more