Category: News Articles

CPR: The brutal procedure can save lives, but only in particular cases. Why has it become a default treatment?

8/5/23 – The New Yorker, The Hidden Harms of CPR READ MORE …

September 8, 2023

A dodge by a physician can feel invalidating and frustrating when a patient or a caregiver suspects all is not well

6/24/23 – The Washington Post, When doctors sugarcoat the truth, patients get shortchanged READ MORE …

September 8, 2023

A good death for a Minnesota woman who championed the right to die with dignity

6/24/23 – Star Tribune, One Family’s Journey with VSED: a good death for a woman who championed the right to die with dignity READ MORE

September 8, 2023

Dying at home more likely in states with palliative care laws

With the number of aging Americans projected to dramatically increase in the coming decades, understanding how to cater to patients’ preferences in end-of-life care will

July 13, 2023

Colorado Mom chose to end her life with aid in dying, her choice was stolen from her

Huffpost – “She did not get to die the way she wanted to ― and she suffered immensely because of it. We all did.” READ

May 12, 2023

End of Life Doulas are trying to make dying a little better

Gothamist – For nearly a decade, Stevie Santangelo was a popular SoulCycle instructor who helped New Yorkers get fit. Now, in a new career, she’s

May 12, 2023

France’s Macron to draft bill legalizing end of life options

The Journal Record – New legislation to be drafted this year will address end-of-life options, French President Emmanuel Macron said, following the release of a

May 12, 2023

Jimmy Carter and the benefits of early hospice care

The Seattle Times – The timing of hospice and care provided is often misunderstood. READ MORE …

May 12, 2023

KevinMD.com, Jimmy Carter’s end-of-life decision: Respecting patient autonomy and the importance of hospice care

A KevinMD article about Jimmy Carter’s end-of-life care decision, “The heartbreaking story of Jimmy Carter: a call for Medicare reform in end-of-life care,” indicated that

May 12, 2023

Home health care enables people to age in place safely and comfortably

Home health care provides a beneficial alternative to living in an assisted living home, enabling people to age in place. Who are the best candidates

May 12, 2023

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Georgians for End of Life Options is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. We provide support and education for Advance Care Planning, and advocacy to ensure that people have a clear understanding of their rights and all the options available to them in Georgia. We are a service provider and our role is to provide information, resources and education. We do not advocate for suicide in any way and do not advise that anyone violate GA law. We are not a clinical provider, and we do not give legal or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment advice.