Understanding your own personal feelings and views of death and dying is essential when providing end-of-life care. This session focuses on practical approaches to use when speaking with patients and families living with a serious or terminal illness. Real-life examples will be used to better understand what skills can be applied while caring for the...
In this documentary and discussion from PBS Frontline, Dr. Atul Gawande, offers examples of freer, more socially fulfilling models for assisting the infirm and dependent elderly. He also explores the...
In this documentary and discussion from PBS Frontline, Dr. Atul Gawande, offers examples of freer, more socially fulfilling models for assisting the infirm and dependent elderly. He also explores the varieties of hospice care available in order to demonstrate that a person’s last weeks or months may be rich and dignified. Full of eye-opening research...
Trauma-informed care acknowledges that caregivers need to have a complete picture of a patient’s life situation — past and present — in order to provide effective care. We’ll review how to recognize and respond to the signs, symptoms, and risks of trauma in those who’ve experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress. Register HERE or below...
Trauma-informed care acknowledges that caregivers need to have a complete picture of a patient’s life situation — past and present — in order to provide effective care. We’ll review how to recognize and respond to the signs, symptoms, and risks of trauma in those who’ve experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress. Register HERE or below...
In this presentation we will explore ways to more effectively help care for ourselves and those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. We will also discuss additional...
In this presentation we will explore ways to more effectively help care for ourselves and those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. We will also discuss additional...
This session reviews the complexity and uniqueness of each patient’s family. Understanding how our roles and beliefs influence our lives, and those of who we care for, improves our approach...
This session reviews the complexity and uniqueness of each patient’s family. Understanding how our roles and beliefs influence our lives, and those of who we care for, improves our approach...
The impact of social isolation and loneliness can be devastating to anyone’s health but especially affects those who are aging. We will discuss practical strategies to help ourselves and others...