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...
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...
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...
