[VIRTUAL] Death Literacy YEG: Power of Attorney
YEG Edmonton2020 is the year you break away from the 80% of Canadians who have not completed an end of life plan. 2020 is the year you become part of the 20% who are good to go! Each meetup covers a topic related to end of life planning. Being prepared for the unexpected and the inevitable…
[VIRTUAL] Setting Healthy Boundaries
YEG EdmontonLearning to say No We all want to do the right thing, to be helpful, useful, and productive. But saying yes to everything can be exhausting. In this session we explore how to make authentic, nurturing decisions, and how to banish the ‘shoulds’ from our lives without feeling guilty about saying no. Contact the organizer…
[VIRTUAL] Dying Without a Will
YEG EdmontonDying without a Will isn’t a good idea. If you don’t have a Will when you die, if it’s not up to date, or if it cannot be located, your assets get stuck in probate, a court-appointed administrator is assigned to deal with the estate, and the province uses a mathematical formula to decide who…
[VIRTUAL] Death Cafe
YEG EdmontonJoin the discussion acknowledging our mutual mortality and become part of the global death positive movement! We provide a respectful, safe space for you to discuss whatever is on your mind about death and dying. Grab a cup of tea, curl up somewhere comfortable with your computer, laptop, tablet, or phone, and get ready to…
[VIRTUAL] Body, Organ, and Tissue Donation
YEG EdmontonWho can donate their organs? What is tissue donation? What does it take to donate your body to science? What happens to the left-over bits? How do organ/tissue donation and body donation impact each other? In this session we will explore these and other questions, along with your rights and responsibilities when it comes to…
[VIRTUAL] Roadblocks to End of Life Planning
YEG EdmontonHave you ever thought to yourself, "Planning for my end of life isn't my problem because I'll be dead." Or "I don't own anything of value so I don't need to plan." But someone will have to close out your life. In this free information session we'll be discussing four common reasons why people resist…