Concise news story about the scope of what death doulas do.

Short video. Excellent preparation for caregivers caring for someone in the final weeks of life. Applicable to VSED. Applicable to decision to die at home.

Legal resources on a wide range of topics.

List of attorneys that can help in making a Will.

Excellent resource for finding a hospice or palliative care program near you.

Website for all things related to improving care, expanding options and empowering everyone to chart their end-of-life journey. Extensive set of resources for Advanced Directives, VSED, MAID, and other end-of-life care issues.

Only website fully dedicated to VSED with many helpful resources.

VSED requires preparation. You can pick and choose from this complete list of supplies and equipment to make the journey more comfortable. Equipment can be rented and supplies are not costly.

AD tools and videos to empower people to get started making AD decisions and to talk with providers.

Online, interactive tool for completing AD with instructions and context. Can also be downloaded and printed.

Best, outstanding comprehensive list of where to go to get AD tools and explanations. Also Advanced Care Planning training for professionals.

What it looks like to be a Breathing Machine, Kidney Dialysis, or Feeding Tube.

AD to be used in cases of dementia, specifying that you want to refuse all oral feedings in the case of dementia or to limit oral intake to comfort-focused feeding that must be stopped if you become disinterested or unwilling to be fed.

Search for the specific AD form for your state and download for free.

Lovely video showing what the VSED experience is like from beginning to end. Only video showing the impact on the whole family, including a grandchild.

Advance Directive specifically for voluntarily stopping eating and drinking. Can be filled out online.

AD specifically for dementia. Can be appended to an overall AD to cover a range of dementia-associated situations.

Australian news report about VSED and dying at home.

Excellent summary by Suzanne O’Brien of why VSED is a viable option, and the checklist of things patients and caregivers should have completed and on hand before starting.

Interview with a loved one about how it felt to support a patient who undertook VSED.