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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon

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Supporting and informing people who are aging or planning for or currently facing serious illness and/or death, and the people who care about them. A calming presence for 30+ years. ravens-call.mailerpage.io #DeathPositive #EOL #hapc #EOLdoula

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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
How much do you know about what your parent would want medically? How much of your guess is about you? A thoughtful 14-minute film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqqC...
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Clipped Wings
A Christina McInulty Film
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Pending legal challenges, one third of American's will have access to Medical Aid in Dying by September. Legal challenges are not uncommon. Oregon's citizens voted twice for our Death With Dignity law, since the legislature didn't believe us the first time.
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By September, Nearly a Third of Americans Will Live in States With Legal Aid in Dying - KFF Health News
Despite widespread support in polls for legalizing aid in dying, the number of people who go through with the practice remains very small.
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
If you haven't had to make a decision like this, you might feel you don't need an Advance Directive. How would your family vote if you were in this situation? Do they know what you would want? www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJjl... 1/3
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The Vote (Drama) | A Family Must Decide
When their mother is placed on life support, siblings Jessica and Robbie find themselves on opposite sides of an impossible decision. As grief, family history, and deeply held beliefs collide, a…
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
I know some of you can relate to this Haiku. (Alt Text provided here since it's not in the original post.) at the doctor's office the wait itself exhausts me —Sheryl Hemphill Melbourne, Australia [Words and Pulse logotype are superimposed over photo of two rows of chairs in a waiting room.] 1/2
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Pride Month is every month. Everyone deserves love, care, health, opportunity, and freedom from fear. #LGBTQIA+
Photo of a LGTBQA+ Progress Flag flying on a flagpole with a partially cloudy blue sky in the background. Flag has stripes and chevrons of many colors, and a ring in the inner triangle (created by the chevrons). "Everyone deserves love, care, health, opportunity, and freedom from fear." Photo by Ken Whytock on Unsplash. Raven's Call: Aging and End-of-Life Guide, Oregon.
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
A beautiful short-short story about love and caregiving. By Lisa Thornton @thorntonforreal.bsky.social. milkcandyreview.home.blog/2026/06/04/i... #FlashFiction #Aging #AgingParents #Caregiving
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In That Little House on Maple Street with the Curtains Always Drawn ~ by Lisa Thornton
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
@giftlink.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/w...
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By September, Nearly a Third of Americans Will Live in States With Legal Aid in Dying
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
So many people and families I serve in this rural area have strong connections to the outdoors, whether through work, recreation, or spirituality. Yet, if we end up at our regional medical center, we're in rooms with windows that don't open. Our view might be a city stretching out to the distance.⬇️
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
#Rural is when you chat with your local EMTs at the post office. I've worked beside EMTs in Emergency Rooms / Departments, been a patient being rushed to the ED in the middle of the night, and stood in the PO sharing (anonymized) EMS stories. Much gratitude to those who serve communities this way!
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Would you like to make sure your parents have sorted out and documented their: Medical wishes, Healthcare Representative, Financial affairs, Wills or other legal devices for inheritance... BUT... There's no communication between you and them? This looks useful: www.estrangement.com/estrangement...
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Free Workshop: Navigating The Divide | A Path To Healing Estrangement
Find peace and healing navigating parent-child estrangement.
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Vote, please! Oregon's primary election date is this Tuesday, May 19. Here's the state webpage where you can find your official dropbox and the time deadline: sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages... Do not mail your ballot now unless you take it to your USPS counter and have the clerk *hand* postmark it.
VOTE!
It's time to use a dropbox!
Official dropbox locations are listed on the back of your  "Optional Ballot Secrecy Envelope."
Due by this Tuesday, May 19.
It's too late to mail your ballot.
Photo-illustration of Raven. Raven’s Call: Aging and End-of-Life Guide, Oregon."
©2026 Raven's Call
Bluesky: @EndOfLifeCare
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
When doctors give you a different diagnosis than they gave you before, that can seem scary. But guess what? Medicine is a science. Gathering additional evidence allows for an updated diagnosis. I've seen this panic in hospitals, and I help my clients stay calm as they absorb their new future.
Graphic with text over photo of white paint peeling off a white wall. “Science is not truth. 
Science is finding the truth. 
When science changes its opinion, it didn't lie to you. It learned more.
–Chise
@sailorrooscout.bsky.social” [Copyright the author.]
Logotype: photo-illustration of Raven [©2024] with "Raven’s Call: Aging and End-of-Life Guide, Oregon. ©2025 Raven's Call
Bluesky: @EndOfLifeCare"
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
If you have a heart to help people fly to visit their loved ones in palliative or critical care, here's a way to participate - even if you don't ride! (And even if you're not in Calgary.) Follow the link and add your donation. Or see the next post to donate your airline loyalty miles.
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Oregon's primary election date is Tuesday, May 19. Use an official dropbox. Or mail your ballot a week before the election date: Tuesday, May 12. about.usps.com/what/governm... Oregonians have shown for decades that Vote By Mail works. sos.oregon.gov/voting-elect... sos.oregon.gov/elections/Pa...
VOTE!
Use a dropbox if you can!
Official dropbox locations are listed on the back of your "Optional Ballot Secrecy Envelope."
Mail your ballot early!
Your ballot may be postmarked days after you mail it.
Photo-illustration of Raven. Raven’s Call: Aging and End-of-Life Guide, Oregon."
©2026 Raven's Call
Bluesky: @EndOfLifeCare
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Update on the Eugene Emergency Physicians vs PeaceHealth lawsuit: "PeaceHealth has reversed course, announcing Wednesday it now intends to renew its contract with Eugene Emergency Physicians to staff its Lane County emergency departments." www.klcc.org/breaking/202...
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With ApolloMD out - PeaceHealth changes its plan, signals a reunion with Eugene Emergency Physicians
The announcement came amid a trial over the health company's plans to shift staffing of three Lane County emergency departments to a Georgia-based staffing firm.
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Oregon's primary election date is Tuesday, May 19. Use an official dropbox. Or mail your ballot a week before the election date: Tuesday, May 12. about.usps.com/what/governm... Oregonians have shown for decades that Vote By Mail works. sos.oregon.gov/voting-elect... sos.oregon.gov/elections/Pa...
VOTE!
Use a dropbox if you can!
Official dropbox locations are listed on the back of your "Optional Ballot Secrecy Envelope."
Mail your ballot early!
Your ballot may be postmarked days after you mail it.
Photo-illustration of Raven. Raven’s Call: Aging and End-of-Life Guide, Oregon."
©2026 Raven's Call
Bluesky: @EndOfLifeCare
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
For those of us on the south coast, PeaceHealth in Eugene is one of two regional medical centers where we'd be sent if local hospitals don't have the capability to care for our health needs, especially emergencies. Most of us know someone who has been sent to RiverBend. www.klcc.org/crime-law-ju...
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'Defies logic:' U.S. District judge fumes over testimony on day three of PeaceHealth trial in Eugene
Wednesday was the third day of testimony in U.S. District Court over PeaceHealth’s plans to transition emergency staffing from Eugene Emergency Physicians to one created by Georgia-based ApolloMD.…
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Scotland folks! Next week is Demystifying Death Week. Go, be demsystified!
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Could you deal with waiting two to four times longer for simple medical procedures? An experimental Medicare program might make you want to talk with your federal legislators about getting rid of some prior authorization requirements. bsky.app/profile/jaya... www.seattletimes.com/business/wa-...
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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (@jayapal.house.gov)
AI is denying and delaying medical care — causing Americans across the country to get sicker. I’m co-leading the Stop Deadly Denials Act to ensure corporate insurers and AI models don’t deny care to…
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
"If a resident who should not be getting up at 3 a.m. starts to swing her legs out of bed, a caregiver gets pinged before her feet hit the floor." #caregiving #AgingParents #FallsPrevention 1/2
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
I love it when the great ideas come from youth! Rylan Pierce “wanted to help connect older and younger generations because I often see such separation between ages, especially when it comes to high schoolers.” Their app helps seniors hire HS students for small jobs. bsky.app/profile/repv...
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Representative Val Hoyle (@repvalhoyle.bsky.social)
Huge congrats to our Congressional App Challenge winner, Rylan Pierce. His app, Generations Connect, is building community by allowing senior citizens to hire local high school students for tasks…
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Give A Mile @giveamile.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
#SaveTheDate: May 1, 2026 🗓️ The official launch of The Presence Project is almost here! 🕊️ With your help, we can bridge the distance for families who need to be together for a final goodbye. Presence is the only thing technology can't replace ✈️❤️ #ThePresenceProject
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
This looks helpful to people living with cancer - whether it's you or someone you care about. Alt Text for the images: List of 12 support groups offered by Cancer Pathways, with descriptions for each. The info can be found at the link provided. Please forgive me for not typing it all here.
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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Another great AARP #tip to help with medical costs: Always ask these questions before taking new meds or any tests, surgeries or procedures! • Why do I need this? • What happens if I don’t do it? • Are there side effects? • Are there lower #cost options?
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Are you ready for April's big deadlines? National Healthcare Decisions Day was created to remind you to think about what kind of medical care you would want (and what you don't want) and write it down so doctors will know how to help you. Questions? Want help? ravens-call.mailerpage.io/contact
Graphic with two columns. At the top, across both columns: "Taxes & Death," a play on the phrase, "Nothing is sure in life but death and taxes." Left column, under "Taxes": "U.S. federal and Oregon tax filing deadlines, Wednesday, April 15. Right column, under "Death": "National Healthcare Decisions Day, Thursday, April 16." Along bottom: photo-illustration of Raven [©2024] with "Raven’s Call: Aging, Serious Illness, and End-of-Life Guide, Oregon" and "©2026 Raven's Call."
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Palliative Care through the eyes of a spiritual care provider in a small PC practice in Northern California. Sure wish we had a similar practice on the south coast of Oregon.
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
It's one thing to write letters to those who've impacted your life. It's another to read each person's letter to them, out loud. Kris Saim, who has Stage IV cancer, started a podcast to do just that. He's read 40 out of 75 letters. www.kshb.com/news/local-n... Via @the-amateurs-guide.bsky.social
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Are you ready for April's big deadlines? National Healthcare Decisions Day was created to remind you to think about what kind of medical care you would want (and what you don't want) and write it down so doctors will know how to help you. Questions? Want help? ravens-call.mailerpage.io/contact
Graphic with two columns. At the top, across both columns: "Taxes & Death," a play on the phrase, "Nothing is sure in life but death and taxes." Left column, under "Taxes": "U.S. federal and Oregon tax filing deadlines, Wednesday, April 15. Right column, under "Death": "National Healthcare Decisions Day, Thursday, April 16." Along bottom: photo-illustration of Raven [©2024] with "Raven’s Call: Aging, Serious Illness, and End-of-Life Guide, Oregon" and "©2026 Raven's Call."
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Oregon's South Coast will have a Wind Phone soon! Port Orford Main Street is working on a project to create a Wind Phone here. Community members are invited to a Listening Session to help decide on the location, look, and feel of the installation. 1/2 🧵
Port Orford Main Street Presents...
Wind Phone Community Listening Session!

A new public art attraction and quiet place to speak to those lost is coming to Port Orford. We need your voice to help shape it!

What is a Wind Phone?
A Wind Phone is an unconnected telephone where you can speak to someone you've lost. The idea began in Japan after the 2011 tsunami. Today there are nearly 570 Wind Phones worldwide, but the nearest to Port Orford is 165 miles away. We are excited to bring one here!

Friday, April 10, 5:30 – 8:pm. OSU Field Station, 444 Jackson St.

Agenda:
• Where Should It Live?
• What Should It Look Like?
• What Should It Feel Like?

Help shape a space that honors grief and welcomes all who come here!

Questions? Contact Kim Foster for virtual meeting options: kimfosterphoto@gmail.com
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Maude's Awards @maudesawards.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 Maude's Awards! We're rewarding innovation in Alzheimer's & dementia care. Learn more and apply at: maudesawards.org #AlzheimersCare #DementiaCare #MaudesAwards
Text: Apply for the 2026 Maude's Awards. Apply by May 19 at MaudesAwards.org. Photo: smiling senior couple, hugging.
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Which would you choose? More time alive? Or more time with loved ones? We never really know how things will turn out, but medical professionals can give you an idea of how a disease will likely progress. This film explores pros and cons of one person's choice:
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BEAUTIFUL DREAMER | Omeleto
A mother bends time. BEAUTIFUL DREAMER. Courtesy of David Gaddie at https://beautifuldreamerfilm.com.
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Food for thought. What are your plans for retirement? “Retirement Plan.” A short Academy Award-nominated film. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Mqa... #Aging
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“Retirement Plan” (2026 Oscar Nominee) | The New Yorker
In John Kelly’s animated short film, nothing’s off limits when it comes to thinking about the future—particularly when there’s so much left to do.
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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
#Fact: Roughly 500,000 U.S. #women exited the workforce in 2025. 42% of those who voluntarily left cited their #caregiving responsibilities as the main reason. Employers are restricting flexible #work options & cutting back on hiring. Women are paying the price. www.hr-brew.com/stories/2026...
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42% of women are leaving the workforce over lack of caregiver support
In a tight employment market, employers that offer less flexibility risk losing working caregivers, according to a Catalyst report.
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Kudos to Jessica Rookeward and Tamiah Bantum for the short film "The Weight of Home," about a family #caregiver and a family member living abroad as their mother's health worsens. Note: The film description contains many spoilers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7Po... CW: #AnticipatoryGrief #TissueAlert
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THE WEIGHT OF HOME | Omeleto Drama
A man cares for his mother.
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Just attended another wonderful @nedalliance.bsky.social online social for End-of-Life education and support practitioners around the world to gather and get to know each other. Connecting with others doing the same and similar work in their communities strengthens the work of each of us.
NEDA logo: a simple graphic of butterfly in rainbow colors.
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Isn’t it great to feel good, even when you’re living with a serious illness like cancer, heart failure, or COPD? Take that opportunity to meet with your palliative care team! Here’s why: www.youtube.com/shorts/AWGh8... (1:30 short) HT bsky.app/profile/did:...
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When feeling good doesn’t feel good
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
“If #chemotherapy is a prescribed burn [to clear flammable vegetation in thick forests], I can welcome it in,” I continued. “Not fighting[;] welcoming. This good fire might, of course, cause collateral damage. But it can also alter my ecosystem, allowing my body to regenerate, to heal.” #cancer
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Do you do this to your parent? When adults treat their aging parents like children, it causes "older adults to question their own capabilities and strengths and lower their self-esteem." Via Denise Brown, bsky.app/profile/care... www.futurity.org/ageism-in-fa...
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Why do adults treat aging parents like kids?
An expert digs into the all-too-common problem of age discrimination in families.
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Oregon Office of Rural Health @oregonorh.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Curry Village Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia in Brookings, Oregon, is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join its skilled nursing team. Learn more and apply:zurl.co/byPzt #opportunityknocksoregon #orh #ruralhealth #3rnet #ruralhealthjobs #speechpathologistjobs
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Give A Mile @giveamile.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
#FlightStories🛫 Portland, Oregon > Phoenix, Arizona Thanks to the generosity of Plusgrade, Paula’s flight was approved. The trip gave her the chance to be at her father’s side during the final days of his life, a time for connection, honesty, and peace. Flight Story: giveamile.org/flight-stori...
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Queenslanders for End of Life Legal Options @q4eollo.fyi · 19/11/2025
As we approach year's end it's worth a quick reminder: How’s your End of Life #EOL checklist? Have you: 👉 Communicated your EOL wishes 👉 A legally binding Advance Health Directive 👉 A Will 👉 An Enduring Power of Attorney 👉 Communicated your EOL wishes again. Yep do it again.
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Denise Brown @caregiving.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
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Opinion | ‘We Had No Idea What Was Coming’: Caring for My Aging Father
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Colorful autumn leaves remind us that as life gets tough or our body no longer works as well as in our youth, we might find ways to discover and show our true colors. We don't often think of adversity as an opportunity, but the natural world has much to show us when we think in metaphors.
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
These are well worth watching. Three short animations, under four minutes each. Three different approaches to facing death, in three different visual styles. I'd be curious which is your favorite!
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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief (@goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social)
Taking inspiration from the Death Positive Movement, artists Ben Faircloth, Eilidh Nicoll, and Mariana Leal have made films reflecting on processing death anxiety, voicing personal grief communally,…
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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
#Tip: The Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act (S. 1565) allows you to use Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA) on qualified medical expenses for your parents or parents-in-law.  Currently you can only use FSA or HSA on dependents. Call your congress rep (202) 224-3121!
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The Realistic Caregiver @caregiverqueen.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
#Tip: The Credit for Caring Act (S. 925/H.R. 2036) creates an annual federal #tax credit up to $5,000 for working family #caregivers caring for older parents, spouses & other loved ones while remaining in the workforce.  It's a start. Call your congressperson today to demand help! (202) 224-3121
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Most of us want to die at home. Christina planned for that when she designed her home. She set up her own home for one-floor living if needed, plus she created a beautiful space for her last days. Watch 35 seconds to see what she did and why. youtu.be/HQJH6yib02s?... #SeriousIllness #E-O-L-plans
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2 Tiny Homes Connected w/ Sunroom! Retiree's dream home to manage MS
Meet Christina, a nature-loving retiree living with MS in an epically unique tiny house, designed to accommodate her medical needs. It's all part of her long-term retirement & end-of-life plan, so she can make the most of every day!
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
How did this relate to someone’s last hours? Hint: I love when a person’s family knows what’s important to them, and is willing to ask for it! I love it when hospital staff advocates for them, and when doctors allow meaningful actions that might otherwise not be okay. Kudos to everyone involved!
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Medical providers who work in hospital emergency departments, Intensive Care Units, Palliative Care, and hospice, sometimes use the term "daughter from California" to refer to a person who isn't up to date with their parent's medical wishes. This can cause big problems. Let me help you sort it out.
Graphic with "Which of your grown children is the “Daughter / Son from California”? (Ask me what to do about that.)" Footer has photo-illustration of Raven with "Raven’s Call, Aging and End-of-Life Guide, Oregon. ©2025 Raven's Call
Bluesky: @EndOfLifeCare."
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Raven’s Call : Aging & End of Life guide in Oregon @endoflifecare.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
It’s a shame there was only room for six pieces. And I’m impressed there were over 100 submissions for the exhibit.
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