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 bereavement resources and services that are available in our area. Register HERE or below for this Zoom event.
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 bereavement resources and services that are available in our area. Register HERE or below for this Zoom event.
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 to caring for them at end of life. An interactive exercise will be used to demonstrate what the culture is within your own family unit....
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 to caring for them at end of life. An interactive exercise will be used to demonstrate what the culture is within your own family unit....
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 to maintain social connections and discover the resources available for the isolated and lonely. Register HERE or below for this Zoom event.
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 to maintain social connections and discover the resources available for the isolated and lonely. Register HERE or below for this Zoom event.
Dying painfully is the #1 fear of the terminally ill. The “Total Pain” concept explains how pain is not only physical but psychological, social, and spiritual. This session explores the different characteristics and types of pain, how to assess it and non-pharmacological ways to ease it. Register HERE or below for this Zoom event.