What We Inherit: How having conversations about death can become a time-honored tradition
From the time I was old enough to reach the kitchen counter, my mom and I would help my grandmother make pumpkin pie every Thanksgiving.
Get It Done SB volunteers are giving the gift of peace of mind to Santa Barbara seniors, one Advance Directive at a time
At dozens of community workshops each year, volunteers for Get It Done SB! bring education about Advance Directives and end-of-life care to senior communities and service organizations.
This spring, give a bouquet that will last a lifetime: your Advance Directive
At dozens of community workshops each year, volunteers for Get It Done SB! bring education about Advance Directives and end-of-life care to senior communities and service organizations.
Give the Gift of Advance Care Planning This Holiday Season With Get It Done SB’s One on One Appointments
As the holiday season approaches, we start searching for the best gifts to give our loved ones. Get It Done SB offers one such gift in the form of our Advance Care Planning one-on-one services.
Un Regalo de Amor: How You Can Help Your Spanish-Speaking Parent Plan for End of Life Care
Completing an Advance Directive with elderly parents can be a difficult process for anyone. It is often a balance of both listening and giving guidance, and can often bring up unexpected emotions and questions.
If you have a Spanish-speaking parent, you may encounter a whole new set of challenges when trying to motivate them to make end-of-life plans
Your healthcare wishes, values and peace of mind all in one document: Why you should complete your Advance Directive this year
If you experienced a life-threatening emergency tomorrow and were unable to speak for yourself, would your loved ones and medical providers know your healthcare wishes? Did you know that there is a free and easy way to address this need?
Letter from Julia Barrera, Team Member at Get It Done SB: Living Loud with Advance Care Planning
“One thing I can say about my family is, like the way they talk, the way they live is loud.”
I grew up in a proud Sicilian-American family, the Lumias, which meant every kitchen was alive with raucous conversation, every dinner filled with petty bickering and sincere compliments, and every hug a long tight embrace that let you know “I will love you no matter what.” Every emotion, positive or negative, was expressed loudly and intensely, without shame or censorship. This included feelings about disease, aging, and death