New & Emerging Right to Die Options - 12 Ways to Avoid Late-Stage Dementia

Join me on January 18, 2026, when I present to the Hemlock Society of San Diego: New & Emerging Right to Die Options - 12 Ways to Avoid Late-Stage Dementia. Register here.  

This session explores the complex intersection of law, ethics, and autonomy at the end of life. While current medical advances help us live longer, they often fail to ensure a life of sufficient quality and dignity, especially for those facing Alzheimer’s or other dementias.

This presentation examines four well-established end-of-life choices as well as five emerging choices. It also examines three theoretical options that push the boundaries of what may one day be legally possible in the U.S. Some of these ideas challenge public comfort and policy. But all are grounded in compassion, reason, and respect for personal choice. Join us for an informed and courageous discussion about how we might expand right-to-die options for older Americans in the years ahead.

This presentation is based on this forthcoming book chapter.