Professional Webinar Series

Wednesday, January 28
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 

Living Well: Making Every Moment Count
Discusses some of what it means to live well, the barriers we face. and how we can start to do so.

Tuesday, February 24
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 

Exploring the Concept of Hope at End of Life
This program discusses the complex nature of hope, the challenges and benefits as it pertains to the dying process/end of life.

Thursday, March 19
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 

Communication at End of Life
This program discusses the communication needs of individuals and families at end of life and provides concrete strategies for communicating effectively.

Wednesday, March 25
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. 

Hospice Care for Individuals with Late-Stage Dementia
This program enhances professionals’ knowledge and provides practical strategies for supporting individuals with late-stage dementia. Areas of focus include understanding the progression of advanced dementia, recognizing when hospice or palliative care is appropriate, and learning hospice eligibility criteria, along with ways to support patients and families at end of life.

Tuesday, April 7
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 

Making Choices When It Matters Most: Conversations, Advance Directives, Five Wishes and More!
This program will discuss the importance of advance care planning and making one’s health care wishes known through use of Five Wishes and other planning tools.

Wednesday, April 22
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. 

Presence: A Gift at End of Life
This program will enable professionals to gain a deeper understanding of how to be truly present with those facing end of life, enhancing their ability to offer comfort and support.

Wednesday, May 6
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 

Anticipatory Grief
This program will discuss what anticipatory grief is, factors which affect how we grieve and ways to help.

Tuesday, May 19
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 

Self-Care Matters
This program enhances one’s understanding of various aspects of self-care as well as the barriers and benefits in doing so.

Thursday, June 4
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. 

Living with a Serious Illness
Discusses unique challenges for individuals living with a serious illness and ways professionals can be of support.

Tuesday, June 23
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 

The Benefits of Kindness, Empathy, Forgiveness at End of Life and Throughout the Lifespan
This program will explore the benefits of kindness, empathy, forgiveness and reconciliation at end of life and throughout the lifespan and how empathy and compassion contribute to quality patient care.

Thursday, August 13
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 

Time Well Spent: Visiting an Individual/Loved One with Dementia
This program discusses of the challenges one faces and meaningful ways of visiting a loved one with dementia.

Thursday, September 3
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. 

Telling Our Stories: The Importance of Reminiscing and Life Review
This program that will define and discuss reminiscing and life review and ways they can be of benefit to various individuals.

Tuesday, September 29
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 

The Emotional Impact Alzheimer’s Can Have on Individuals and Families—and How We Can Help
To enhance healthcare professionals’ understanding of the emotional impact of Alzheimer’s disease on patients and their families, and to equip them with compassionate, practical strategies to provide effective emotional support throughout the progression of the illness.

Tuesday, October 6
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. 

Caring for the Informal Caregiver
Enhances professionals' understanding of the factors that affect family or informal caregiver stress, challenges to caregiving and ways to help caregivers care for themselves.

Wednesday, October 28
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 

The Needs of Patients and Families at End of Life
This program discusses the unique needs of individuals and families at end of life and ways healthcare professionals can be of support.

Tuesday, November 3
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 

Taking the Mystery out of Hospice and Palliative Care
This program will feature a discussion of the common myths and misconceptions of hospice care along with an overview of the benefits of hospice and palliative care services and how to access this help.

Wednesday, November 11
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 

Coping with the Holidays After A Loss
This program discusses the impact the holidays have on grief, practical suggestions for coping and ways the holidays can heal.

Tuesday, December 1
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 

Talking About Hospice: Approaching the “H” Word with Patients and Families
This program will discuss the various challenges, rewards and critical components to professionals approaching the topic of hospice with patients and families.