Category Archives: Hospice

Invitation to Substack postings on preparing for the inevitable

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Jim deMaine

I’ve recently begun to move my writing about end-of-life issues to Substack. I’m going to be publishing some of my older essays, along with some new material. I’ll also post several videos in which I was interviewed by Michael Hebb, … Continue reading →

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Finding Dignity, Hope and Healing at the End

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Town Hall Seattle and Northwest Center for Creative Aging presentDr. Jim deMaine with Rebecca CrichtonFinding Dignity, Hope, and Healing at the End  Mon 3/9 at 7:30PM | $10-$35 Sliding Scale | In-Person Join Dr. Jim deMaine, a pulmonary/critical care physician, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, June 10 at 2:30pm – Health Care Lecture: Hospice and Palliative Care by Hope Wechkin, MD

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Dr. Hope Wechkin is the medical director of Evergreen Health Home Health and Hospice Care, based in Kirkland, WA. A graduate of Yale College, the University of Washington School of Medicine, and a family physician by training, she has devoted … Continue reading →

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Volunteers for urban art

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Al MacR. Hello volunteers,  We’ll be restoring the columns under I-5 on James Street downtown Sat March 12 & 26 and would love your help. Here is the link to sign up with all the info: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4caca823a6f4cf8-james Please feel … Continue reading →

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