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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
