LGBTQ Care at End of Life (CNE)
As we celebrate Pride Month, we will take this time to focus on how to support members of the LGBTQ+ community as they navigate the paths of serious illness and/or...
As we celebrate Pride Month, we will take this time to focus on how to support members of the LGBTQ+ community as they navigate the paths of serious illness and/or...
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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 as what additional resources may be needed. We will review the multifactorial needs of children and their families at end of life using an interdisciplinary...
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...
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....
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...
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 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...