Professional Webinar Series

Wednesday, January 29
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.

Tuesday, February 25
8:00 - 9:00 a.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.

Tuesday, March 11
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Concepts of Grief and Loss
Explores various types of loss, how people grieve, and ways to support those who are grieving.

Wednesday, March 26
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Dementia: Supporting the Caregiver
This presentation will cover some of the unique challenges that caregivers face when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia as well as ways to support caregivers in this process.

Tuesday, April 8
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 23
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.

Tuesday, May 6
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Every Time We Say Goodbye: Caring for the Professional Caregiver
This presentation will explore the impact of grief on professional caregivers and ways to care for oneself while caring for others.

Wednesday, May 21
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Preparing for End of Lif
This program will cover the unique needs of individuals and families at end of life as well as some tools for end of life planning.

Tuesday, June 3
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Taking Care of Ourselves: Preventing Professional Burnout
A discussion of practical techniques for dealing with professional caregiver stress and burnout.

Wednesday, June 25
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Saying It Best When You Say Nothing at All: The Power of Listening/Presence
A look at styles of listening, barriers that we face, and ways of listening more effectively.

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

Frankly Speaking: Having Conversations About Difficult Subjects
This program will explore ways to address sensitive topics such as advanced illness, death and end-of-life care wishes with patients and families.

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

Social Isolation versus Loneliness - Understanding the Distinction, the Impact and Ways to Support Others
This program defines social isolation and loneliness, looks at the impact on individuals and ways to support others.

Tuesday, September 23
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Hospice Care and the Dementia Patient
This presentation will cover the impact of dementia on patients and families and identifies the benefits of hospice care for this population.

Tuesday, October 7
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Aging With Dignity: Helping Today’s Elders Understand Their Choices
This program illustrates keys to successful aging and the ways in which health care providers can support elders in understanding their choices.

Wednesday, October 29
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Advance Care Planning and Goals of Care: What They Are and Why They Are Important
This program defines advance care planning and goals of care as well as why they are so important.

Wednesday, November 12
8:00 - 9:00 a.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.

Wednesday, December 3
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Person-Centered Planning in Dementia Care
This presentation will define and outline key components and practice recommendations to a Person-Centered Care approach for people with dementia.