Caring for Children at End of Life (CNE)
To effectively care for pediatric patients and families, it is essential that a care team has an understanding of what to expect in the care of the child, as well...
To effectively care for pediatric patients and families, it is essential that a care team has an understanding of what to expect in the care of the child, as well...
Pain is the number one fear of people facing serious and terminal illnesses. This session will review the total pain concept and address the role each member of the interdisciplinary team can take in a holistic approach to pain management. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches will be explored. After registering here you will be sent an invitation for...
Grief feelings and reactions can intensify and be triggered by the holiday season. Taking care of yourself involves care on many levels: emotionally, physically, spiritually, socially, and as a family. This session will explore practical ways to care for yourself and those you care for and to “survive” and cope with grief throughout the upcoming...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Participants will learn about how to use care coordination and home-based primary care to optimize the health and well-being of older adults. Register HERE for this Zoom event. Upon completion of the event, you will be sent a link for your evaluation and certificate. Transitions LifeCare is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Discover practical insights on what palliative care offers and how Transitions LifeCare can be a resource for those seeking to manage the pain and symptoms that accompany a serious life-limiting illness. Register HERE or below for this Zoom event.
Discover practical insights on what palliative care offers and how we at Transitions LifeCare can be a resource for those seeking to manage the pain and symptoms that accompany a serious life-limiting illness. Register HERE or below for this Zoom event.tive
Pain is a major fear of people facing the end of life. This session reviews the four components of the “Total Pain Concept”: physical, social, spiritual, and psychological/emotional. An overview of how to assess pain in conscious and unconscious patients will be covered as well as non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions commonly used to address the...
This session describes the importance of spiritual care in bringing meaning and hope to those living with a serious or terminal illness. We’ll review how you can support others regardless of differences and diversities in our beliefs. Register HERE or below for this virtual event.
This session describes the importance of spiritual care in bringing meaning and hope to those living with a serious or terminal illness. We’ll review how you can support others regardless of differences and diversities in our beliefs. Register HERE or below for this virtual event.
Veterans face many unique challenges at the end of life and often the families and loved ones find themselves unprepared to adequately address these needs. In this presentation participants will gain an understanding of the unique needs that a veteran often faces when approaching the end of their life and we will identify strategies for...
Veterans face many unique challenges at the end of life and often the families and loved ones find themselves unprepared to adequately address these needs. In this presentation participants will gain an understanding of the unique needs that a veteran often faces when approaching the end of their life and we will identify strategies for...
Gain a deeper understanding of the story of Transitions LifeCare and the services we offer to the families and loved ones in our community who are suffering from life limiting illnesses. Register HERE or below for this virtual event.
Gain a deeper understanding of the story of Transitions LifeCare and the services we offer to the families and loved ones in our community who are suffering from life limiting illnesses. Register HERE or below for this virtual event.
Trauma-Informed Care: What Is It, and Why Is It Important? This class covers the basics about providing trauma-informed care and how you can use these principles to provide the best care for patients, residents, and families in your care. 1.0 Contact Hour Register HERE for this Zoom event. Upon completion of the event, you will...
Caring for people who are seriously ill can be stressful! This interactive session focuses on how your “stress thermometer” is reading. We’ll discuss ways to become better aware of your stress, learn strategies to reduce your stress, and increase your long-term resilience. Register HERE or below for this virtual event.
Caring for people who are seriously ill can be stressful! This interactive session focuses on how your “stress thermometer” is reading. We’ll discuss ways to become better aware of your stress, learn strategies to reduce your stress, and increase your long-term resilience. Register HERE or below for this virtual event.
Many who have recently lost a loved one find themselves unprepared for the challenges of facing the first holiday season. In this class you will gain an understanding of common emotions and challenges you may experience during the holidays while discovering strategies to help you cope with the loss of a loved one. Register HERE...
Many who have recently lost a loved one find themselves unprepared for the challenges of facing the first holiday season. In this class you will gain an understanding of common emotions and challenges you may experience during the holidays while discovering strategies to help you cope with the loss of a loved one. Register HERE...
What's inevitable? Death and Taxes! Just as Tax Day arrives each April, so does National Health Care Decisions Day. On this day, we take time to ask the question, "do my loved ones know what kind of care I would want, if I could no longer make decisions for myself? Do I know their wishes?"...
What's inevitable? Death and Taxes! Just as Tax Day arrives each April, so does National Health Care Decisions Day. On this day, we take time to ask the question, "do my loved ones know what kind of care I would want, if I could no longer make decisions for myself? Do I know their wishes?"...