Navigating End-of-Life for Those Living with Parkinson's

Presented by Angela Franklin, QMHA, EOLD, Older Adult Behavioral Health Specialist, Options of Southern Oregon, on 7.15.2026 This workshop is dedicated to individuals living with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers, focusing on the important yet often challenging preparations surrounding end-of-life planning. We will explore how to approach death with clarity and compassion, delve into the role of death cafes and death doulas, and offer practical strategies for ensuring that personal wishes are communicated and respected. Participants will gain insight into the unique considerations for those with Parkinson's, including managing communication challenges, involving family members, and celebrating the lives of loved ones after they pass. Join us to empower yourself and foster greater peace through proactive planning and meaningful dialogue. Angela Franklin is an advocate at the intersection of life's most profound moments. As an Older Adult Behavioral Health Specialist, Suicide Prevention Coordinator, and Death Midwife based in Southern Oregon, she brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her work. She heads the Josephine County Older Adult Health and Wellness Coalition and is a co-founder of Journey Home Support Services. Her work as a death midwife, older adult behavioral health specialist, advance care planning facilitator and community educator uniquely positions her to provide comprehensive support to those facing life's transitions. Angela is committed to fostering connection and compassion within communities, while bridging community-based support with the local systems of care within healthcare and aging services. Her dedication to creating spaces of healing and growth reflects her unwavering commitment to the well-being of those she serves.