Events for Jun 2 - Mar 21

The CSA Conference is designed to provide current information relevant to professionals working in the senior market on the health, financial, social, legal, and business issues associated with older adults, and strategies to apply practical knowledge to improve business practices. The CSA Conference is structured so that attendees gain knowledge relevant to their business with seniors, and have opportunities to grow their professional networks by connecting with others in the senior market. FEN's Surrogate Consultant, Althea Halchuck, will be presenting at the conference. Her presentation is titled, “Who Will Speak for You? Final Exit Network’s Guide to a Peaceful Ending.” Final Exit Network is a platinum sponsor of this event.

Lake Superior Freethinkers (LSF) is an educational and friendship group that provides mutual support and intellectual growth for Duluth’s humanists, secularists, agnostics, and atheists. LSF supports discussion of and learning about a wide range of issues pertaining to religion, secularism, science, society, and our shared environment. LSF demonstrates secular morality through its commitment to a healthy community and a healthy planet. This presentation will be providing a general explanation of Final Exit Network.

This is an informal group of senior citizens who live in a senior apartment facility in Eugene, OR. They just helped each other complete their advanced directives. Some of the participants are members of Final Exit Network and have asked for a general information presentation so the others in the group are also aware.

Aging Life Care is a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults or others facing ongoing health challenges. Working with families, the expertise of Aging Life Care Professionals provides the answers at a time of uncertainty. Their guidance leads families to the actions and decisions that ensure quality care and an optimal life for those they love, thus reducing worry, stress and time off of work for family caregivers through: Assessment and monitoring Planning and problem-solving Education and advocacy Family caregiver coaching FEN speaker and past president, Janis Landis, will be presenting during this conference about the importance of surrogate advocates for solo seniors.

This presentation will be given to students in the Funeral Service Education class at Mercer County Community College in New Jersey. These students will go on to assist and guide families before/during/after a loss. Learning about Final Exit Network will be helpful in widening their perspective concerning end of life experiences and options.

Since 1982, the Active Retirement Association has provided educational and cultural programming in the Seacoast area and beyond. The Association, an outreach function of the University of New Hampshire, Division of Continuing Education, is financed entirely by the membership and managed through an elected Board of Directors. The ARA aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals who wish to keep intellectually alert, broaden their interests, explore new fields of knowledge, and make new friends. Members are encouraged to use their talents and experiences as program leaders, panelists, organizers, officers and committee members. During this meeting, Althea Halchuck, FEN's surrogate consultant, will offer tips for choosing an effective healthcare surrogate who will help ensure that your final wishes are followed when you can’t speak for yourself.  Learn the importance of certain personality traits in a surrogate, the consequences of not choosing a surrogate, and the importance of initiating the “conversation” about your end-of-life care goals with loved ones and friends.  She will also address the liability for medical providers who ignore your advance directive or surrogate.

Final Exit Network is proud to be a Silver Sponsor for this virtual event. The Village to Village (VtV) Network is a membership-based organization that brings Villages together to share best practices for enabling older adults to live independent, healthy, purposeful lives with connections to their communities. The Network provides expert guidance, resources and support to help communities establish and maintain thriving Villages, and they champion the Village model at state and national levels as a best practice for healthy, vibrant aging. FEN speaker, Janis Landis, will be presenting during this event.

These events are still in the planning stages. Please check back often to see finalized details. Tentative date: October 27, 2022 Locations: Glenwood Springs (noon) and Rifle (5:30 PM) in Colorado Events: Public panel discussions (1-1.5 hours) Sponsors: Senior Matters community organization, Garfield County Regional Libraries and (pending) Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Panelists: Diane Carter, RN, Compassion & Choices activist; Jennifer Wherry, local attorney (possibly moderator); Akaljeet Khalsa, local Death Doula; Gary Wederspahn, Final Exit Network The focus of both presentations will be on options and resources for end-of-life choice beyond the Colorado MAiD law.

The UU Fellowship of Winston-Salem strives to become a fully inclusive, compassionate faith community known for working boldly and deeply for justice, foster spiritual growth, care for each other, protect and preserve the earth, and work for peace and justice. They covenant to be respectful, authentic, and supportive of each other as a community. As part of their morning forum, Jay Niver will be leading a discussion about Final Exit Network (FEN) and how FEN can help with end-of-life choices and challenges.

Vision and Mission To build an engaged, caring community of members who want to remain in their homes as they age. To provide members with opportunities to make and strengthen social connections, explore educational and cultural activities, and engage in shared interests with friends. To provide volunteers who perform services that help members remain in their homes with dignity. The Aging Well group requested a free presentation to learn more about FEN in general.

This will be a Zoom event during which Lowrey Brown, FEN's Client Services Director, will be discussing the exit guide program and the legal issues they wrestle with.

Dave Warnock and his partner, Bevin, will be joining us on November 19th from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM! "Dave Warnock was caught up in the Jesus movement of the 70s and lived the bulk of his life as a Charismatic Evangelical, serving as a pastor on three different church staffs. Following several years of internal struggle, Dave came to the conclusion in 2011 that he no longer believed in a personal God. In 2019 he was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), a progressive neurodegenerative disease with an average 3-5 year life expectancy. Dave is spending the days he has left speaking out about the dangers and harm of fundamental religions, with a focus on Evangelical Christianity. He also seeks to provide a safe haven to those questioning their faith, recovering from religious trauma or navigating life's tribulations as he shares his own perspective as a former ex-evangelical, but now an atheist, facing a terminal diagnosis." Please join us for a fun night of good food, good conversation, and meeting new people! We will provide tacos, chips and salsa, and bottled water. Feel free to bring a dish, side, or dessert of your own to share! If you'd like [...]