Professional Webinar Series

Thursday, May 26
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Preparing for End of Life
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 7
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Live, Love Laugh: Life After Loss
Explore the Impact of loss, grief and bereavement on those who have experienced the death of someone close to them.

Tuesday, June 28
12:00 - 1:00 p.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.

Tuesday, July 12
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Caring for Ourselves While Caring for an Aging Parent
This program discusses the challenges of aging and caregiving and ways to manage stress and care for ourselves while caring for an aging parent.

Wednesday, August 17
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Care of the Dying Patient
This program will discuss the physical, emotional, and spiritual changes that may be encountered at end of life and how to best care for those who are dying.

Thursday, September 8
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Forgiveness and End of Life: Some Benefits and Challenges
This program will explore the concept of forgiveness as well as some of the challenges and benefits associated with it particularly around end of life.

Wednesday, September 21
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Helping Families Through Dementia: What Professionals Need to Know
This program discusses ways families are impacted by dementia, and ways professionals can be of support.

Tuesday, October 4
8:00 - 9:00 a.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, October 26
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.

Tuesday, November 8
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Caring for the Informal Caregiver
(This program focuses on 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, November 16
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.

Thursday, December 8
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Social Isolation versus Loneliness: Understanding the Distinction, Impact and Ways to Support Others
This program will explore the concept of forgiveness as well as some of the challenges and benefits associated with it particularly around end of life.