What We Do
The Alliance was formed with three main purposes in mind:
- to develop and provide opportunities to foster conversations about living and dying
- to cultivate a dialogue that reduces the sense of isolation felt in death and dying, and that will reduce the stress of loved ones
- to enhance the quality and coordination of end-of-life care services in the County.
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Who is The Alliance for Living and Dying Well
Our alliance includes core supporters for and providers of compassionate end-of-life care including: Archstone Foundation, Cottage Health, Hospice of Santa Barbara, James S. Bower Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Sarah House, St. Francis Foundation, and Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care.
Appreciation for Workshops
"I wasn't looking forward to discussing my health care and dealing with my body after I died with my adult children (32 and 34). Who would? My wife, Susan, and I have talked about several issues on this subject over our 36 years of marriage but we have never covered the full range of situations that might arise if we are no longer able to communicate our desires about our care. The ACP Workshops made the whole process easier for me to understand, communicate, and provide direction in both written form and verbally with those I love."Dan Rothschild