A Word From Our
Executive Director
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Dear Friends,
We are excited about the new emphasis on Palliative Care and Advance Care Planning being initiated by Sansum Clinic. About ten years ago, the Alliance first partnered with Sansum to look for ways to bring Advance Care Planning (ACP) into their system. Eventually, the monthly workshop at Sansum's Pasetas Lane Clinic was the most well-attended of any of our ACP monthly workshops.
With the opening of the Ridley-Tree Cancer Center, a few ACP workshops were provided at that venue. Now, these workshops will be offered monthly, and attendance is already high.
We're grateful for the opportunity to work with Samsum Clinic and appreciate their efforts to serve their patients and the public via Advance Care Planning.
With warm gratitude,
Susan Plummer, Exec. Director
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Upcoming Free
Advance Care Planning Workshops
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June 3 Advance Care Planning Workshop, Congregation B'nai B'rith, 1000 San Antonio Creek Road, Santa Barbara, 3-5 pm. To register, call the Alliance at (805) 845-5314 or
register online.
June 10
Advance Care Planning Workshop, Sansum Clinic, 215 Pesedas Lane, 3rd floor conference room, 10 am - noon. Call Sansum Health Education (805) 681-8976 or register online.
June 12 Advance Care Planning Workshop, Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, 360 Olive St, 4-6 pm. To register, call the Alliance at (805) 845-5314 or
register online
These classes will continue monthly on the second Thursday of the month at 2-3:30 pm.
June 18 Advance Care Planning Workshop,
Valle Verde Retirement Community, 900 Calle De Los Amigos (Community Room), 3:30 - 5:30pm. To register, call the Alliance at (805) 845-5314 or
register online.
June 19
Advance Care Planning Workshop, Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, 1535 Santa Barbara St , 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. To r
egister, call the Alliance at (805) 845-5314 or register online.
June 19 Advance Care Planning Workshop, Garden Court, 1116 De La Vina St., 3:00 - 5:00 pm. To register, call the Alliance at (805) 845-5314 or
register online
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Sansum
Clinic:
Palliative Care and
Advance C
are Planning Program
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Sansum Clinic has launched an initiative to enhance quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. The
Palliative Care and Advance Care Planning Program will help these patients
feel better and manage their physical and emotional well-being. Palliative care treats symptoms and side effects of disease and decease treatment
and identifies the emotional/spiritual needs of patients. This means giving patients autonomy and access to all the information they need about their illness.
Advance Care Planning will be
a major component of the Sansum initiative, as
patients are helped
to document their wishes
for the kind
of medical
care they wish to receive - or not receive.
Many in our community are using MyCare, an Advance Care Directive document developed here in Santa Barbara, to document their preferences.
Sansum plans to begin this program by the middle of 2019.
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The Rise of the "Death Wellness" Movement
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Death Wellness - isn't that a contradiction in terms? Not really. In fact, many people facing the end of their lives "refuse to have a terrible death."
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T E D T A L K:
What You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's
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Lisa Genova, author of "Still Alice," provides important and fascinating information about the causes of Alzheimer's disease and, importantly, what you can do to delay the onset of the disease or even avoid it altogether.
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The Light Shines Ahead Luncheon
Former world champion surfer Shaun Tomson will share his experience coping with the loss of his son and the importance of hope and purpose during the grieving process. This event is hosted by
Compassionate Care of Carpinteria
(CCC), an initiative of Hospice of Santa Barbara.
Date:
Wednesday, June 5,
11:30 AM-1:30 PM
Location:
Rincon Beach Club, 3895 Santa Claus Lane, Carpinteria
Cost: $100
Health and Wellness Fair
Attend this free Community Aging and Resource event to
learn about valuable wellness resources for seniors in the Santa Barbara community.
Information for seniors, fitness, financial health and more. Learn about the local SB Trails Organization supporting trail access for seniors and other Santa Barbara residents.
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Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Alexander Gardens,2120 Santa Barbara St
Cost:
free of charge
Contact:
MLBrook@alexandergardensal.com
Grief Walk and Talk
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Join this
easy-paced walking group that provides informal support as people walk together through grief. You'll be guided by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care. Repeats every Friday morning.
Date: Friday, June 14 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: 505 E. Montecito St, Santa Barbara
Contact: Dairine at (805) 690 6201
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