Honoring Two Great Leaders in the Aid in Dying Space
At this year’s End of Life Options Colorado Conference, we are honored to recognize two individuals whose contributions have profoundly shaped both Colorado’s and the national Medical Aid in Dying landscape. […]
Honoring an End-of-Life Champion, Dr. Charlie Hamlin
On January 14, we lost a philanthropist, healer, and one of the most courageous and steadfast champions of Medical Aid in Dying, Dr. Charles Hamlin. Dr. Hamlin believed deeply in […]
Navigating Loss During the Holidays: Grief is Singular
This is a guest post by Audrey Singer. I was asked to write about how to navigate the holidays (or just significant days) when you’ve lost someone. Truthfully, I have […]
Respectfully Clarifying the Facts on Colorado’s Medical Aid in Dying Law
Krista Kafer’s recent column (“Plaintiffs right to challenge Colorado’s Aid in Dying law,” Denver Post, July 7, 2025) expresses a deeply personal concern about the future of vulnerable individuals facing […]
Don’t Miss Out: Register Now for the Inaugural End of Life Options Colorado Conference!
A Personal Invitation From Our Board President, Dr. Barbara Morris! I am so excited about our first conference and thrilled that our colleagues from Colorado and around the United States […]
Understanding the Process Behind the End of Life Options Act
During the summer of 2016, as we worked to pass the End of Life Options Act, I frequently spoke to groups about the legislation. A common question arose: Why did the law contain the specific provisions it did, rather than being more expansive or restrictive? Another frequent inquiry was why we pursued this as a Citizen Initiative instead of going through the legislature.
Understanding Dementia Directives: A Guide for Future Planning
As a member of the board of directors for End of Life Options Colorado, I often have the opportunity to assist individuals seeking information about end-of-life care. Recently, I received […]
A Last Reflection: Honoring a Patient’s Right to Choose
I often write letters to my patients who have died. For me, it is a way to process my experience and grief, recognize the impact that human life had on […]
When End-of-Life Care Calls
In my pursuit to better understand Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD), I came across Dr. Lonny Shavelson’s book, Medical Aid In Dying: A Guide for Patients and Their Supporters. The […]