Get help planning for the future at Life Options Expo
LIFE OPTIONS EXPO
All are invited to the eighth annual LWSB Life Options Expo on Friday, June 27, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Clubhouse 4 and Veterans Plaza. This popular annual event brings together nonprofits, service providers and local vendors to showcase a wide range of resources that can help enhance residents’ quality of life.
One gift that people can give to their children and families is making sure their end-of-life plans are organized and clearly communicated. Advanced planning involves making thoughtful decisions about future healthcare and personal wishes before a crisis occurs. By putting these plans in place ahead of time, people not only ensure that their wishes are respected, but also relieve their loved ones of the burden of making difficult decisions during emotional moments.
Hospice is a type of compassionate care designed for individuals facing a life-limiting illness, typically when curative treatment is no longer effective or desired. Rather than focusing on curing the illness, hospice prioritizes comfort and quality of life. It includes pain management, emotional and spiritual support, and help with everyday tasks often provided at home or in a nursing home.
Early planning gives people time to understand what hospice offers, choose a provider and ensure that their care preferences are clearly communicated. This proactive approach can lead to a more peaceful, dignified and meaningful end-of-life experience.
Hospice and Palliative Care of California, Lucent Hospice, Newport Hospice, Vitas Hospice and expo sponsor Silverado Hospice will be on site to answer questions. Representatives from Forest Lawn Cypress will share information about traditional ground and cremation property options, as well as churches, cemetery properties and flower shops. Dignity Memorial will also be on-site to share information personalized funeral arrangements.
In addition, the expo features a wide range of vendors offering information on assisted living, caregiving, senior services, emergency preparedness, transportation, vision and hearing support, and much more.
There will be live music and a super raffle with an array of prizes and food from Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ, Koffel’s food truck and Scooters Italian Ice.
For more information, contact GRF Member Resources Liaison Robann Arshat at 562431-6586, ext. 2317.
