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Find the latest updates, upcoming events, and inspiring insights from the Empowered Endings Foundation—highlighting the people, conversations, and resources that are shaping a more compassionate, accessible approach to palliative and end-of-life care.
News & Updates
Sometimes progress can seem slow, but perceptions and practices of End of Life Care are changing all around the world. Browse the articles and updates below to learn the latest on Empowered Endings, and End of Life Care in general. Don’t forget to check back regularly.

Navigating Grief and End-of-Life Planning During the Holiday Season: A Compassionate Guide
A compassionate guide to navigating grief and end-of-life planning during the holidays, offering space for real emotions, support, dignity, and meaningful care.

This Giving Tuesday: Supporting Dignity and Compassion in End-of-Life Care
As the holiday season approaches, Giving Tuesday offers us a powerful opportunity to reflect on what truly matters: supporting one another through life’s most challenging
Upcoming Events
With a mission to shift social paradigms in aging, palliative and end of life care, grief and family support throughout society—from healthcare systems to politics to personal beliefs–we are dedicated to educating and advocating for changes in our fields of expertise.

Transformational Grief Workshop Series
in Partnership with The Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center
Facilitated by: Laing Rikkers and

California Strengthens Commitment to Compassionate Care Under SB 403
We’re honored to join Senator Catherine Blakespear and fellow advocates. Friday, Oct. 10, to celebrate
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