More than 1,700 US Veterans die every day.* Many of them have never been properly recognized or thanked for their service to our country. This session will describe some of the unique challenges veterans face as they approach their end-of-life journey and the compassionate and creative ways we can honor them before they die. After registering...
Death is not an event but a series of transitions in declining health. Ninety percent of us will die from a predictable chronic or terminal illness extending over months or years. It’s important to know the variety of services available to best navigate these transitions including palliative care, home health, and hospice. This session explains...
Death is the most inevitable fact of life and the “great equalizer.” How death is perceived, interpreted, and responded to varies widely across cultures and religious practices. This session will provide a deeper understanding of the diversity and complexity of how various cultures and faith communities approach end of life, death, and burial rituals. After registering...
The impact of social isolation and loneliness can be devastating to the health of anyone but especially to those who are aging. In this presentation we will discuss strategies to maintain social connections and discover resources that are available for the isolated and lonely. In a time when we are socially distanced from others, we...
Through more than 25 years of caring for gravely ill patients and their families, Ira Byock, M.D., has discovered the life-transforming power of four simple phrases: “Please forgive me,” “I forgive you,” “Thank you,” and “I love you.” In this presentation, learn how these honest and heartfelt words can serve to heal emotional wounds, strengthen...
Through more than 25 years of caring for gravely ill patients and their families, Ira Byock, M.D., has discovered the life-transforming power of four simple phrases: “Please forgive me,” “I forgive you,” “Thank you,” and “I love you.” In this presentation, learn how these honest and heartfelt words can serve to heal emotional wounds, strengthen...
Together we will explore proven strategies that help both personal and professional caregivers to find the much needed rest and courage to draw from while navigating their caregiving journey. Register HERE or below for this Zoom event.
The impact of social isolation and loneliness can be devastating to the health of anyone but especially to those who are aging. In this presentation we will discuss strategies to maintain social connections and discover resources that are available for the isolated and lonely. In a time when we are socially distanced from others, we...
Together we will explore proven strategies that help both personal and professional caregivers to find the much needed rest and courage to draw from while navigating their caregiving journey. Register HERE or below for this Zoom event.
Describes common ethical challenges faced near end of life. We’ll review basic ethical principles that can be used as guidelines for making tough decisions. We'll apply these principles to case studies in order to focus our discussion and apply these principles to situations we might encounter at work. 1.0 Contact Hour Register HERE for this...
We talk about ways to create a welcoming environment and support for all LGBTQ patients, residents, and families, acknowledging as members of the LGBTQ community age, many feel they have to hide who they are. As the “silver tsunami” approaches, this group will only increase in size. 1.0 Contact Hour Register HERE for this Zoom...