Help! What Do I Do Now?

Wednesdays 7-9pm

March 6, 13, 20, 27

Registration is free; donations accepted

Bainbridge Island Fire Station #21, 8895 N. Madison Ave, NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, and online on Zoom (sessions will be recorded)

Program includes:

Week 1: Before It’s a Crisis Situation

Creating Community, Wills/trusts, Advance Care Planning, Information Management, Planning funerals/memorial services, Body disposition choices

Presenters:

Reed Price, Director, BI Senior Center

Tony Hinson, Estate Attorney, Sherrard Law

Johanna Munson, Peace of Mind Guide, End of Life Resources

Tim Dinan, Director, Cook Family Funeral Home

Week 2: Now it’s an Emergency!

Calling 911, Urgent care vs. ER, Seattle vs. Local, Transport Options, Hospital Tips,

Spiritual Support

Presenters:

EMT, Bainbridge Island Fire Department

Julie Davis, Social Worker, St. Michael’s Hospital

Kathryn Lafond, Spiritual Guide

Week 3: In it for the Long-haul

Residential options, Therapeutic Services, Medical Equipment, Palliative and Hospice Care, Downsizing, Support for Individuals and Caregivers

Presenters:

Ariana Alexander-Davock, Elder Care Advisor. Alder Aging

Cheryl Tiefke, Outreach Coordinator, Multicare Hospice

Katie Auger & Jackie Fabbri -Island Volunteer Caregivers

Week 4: End of Life- Now What?

Death doulas, Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED) and Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD), Closing the Estate, Grief Support

Presenters:

Danielle Gordon, End of Life Doula, EdgeWalking

Johanna Munson, Peace of Mind Guide, End of Life Resources

Dorothy Foster, Estate Attorney, Foster Law Group

Robin Gaphni, Bloedel Reserve and IVC

We hope you’ll join us to make this series a great service to our communities! PLEASE REGISTER NOW.

Sponsored by the EdgeWalking Collective in partnership with many local organizations.