Whatcom Cares Returns October 23, 2026
Updated: 4 days ago
Whatcom Cares:
A Town Hall Gathering about Advance Care Planning, Palliative Care, Dementia, End of-Life Choice, and After-Death Decisions
Friday October 23rd, 2026
3:00-5:30 p.m.
Bellingham Senior Activity Center - 315 Halleck Street, Bellingham
· 3:00-3:30 pm - Information Tables in the Lobby and Q & A with Experts
● 3:30-5:00 pm - Town Hall Meeting (see below for panelists)
● 5-5:30 pm - Information Tables in the Lobby and Q & A with Experts
Join us for this free community event!
The panelists are community members who lead local and state-wide programs. We are gathering to answer your questions and provide guidance regarding these sensitive areas of healthcare.
Topics included:
● Understand your choices for medical care
● What documents are available to communicate these choices
● Legal end-of-life options in Washington
● Options for living with dementia to preserve quality of life
● How to reduce burdens for your loved ones
● Options for after-death care in Washington
● Ensure your values and preferences are respected
Panelists Include:
Marie Eaton, as moderator - Poet & Community Champion for the Palliative Care Institute at Western. Board member for VSED Resources NW
Hilary Walker, OTL, CAPS - Consultant with Known Wishes & WA POLST Program, Owner Stay Home Improvements, LLC
Kate Massey- Northwest Regional Council (NWRC), Dementia Program Specialist
Katie Smoucha, RN - with PeaceHealth Outpatient Palliative Care Program
Andrea Fenwick – Death Doula and Co-Founder of VSED Resources NW
Cassandra Sutherland- End of Life Washington, Co-Executive Director
Brian Flowers - Wildflower Funeral Concepts, Owner & Funeral Director
Erika Crichton, MSW - Open Ended Support, Owner, Aging and End-of-Life Planning Consultant
Plus, other special guests and community healthcare advocates!
Please contact the Bellingham Senior Activity Center for more information
(360) 733-4030 x 0
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