Professional Webinar Series

Wednesday, January 31
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.

Tuesday, February 27
8:00 - 9:00 a.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.

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

Hospice Care: What is It?
Hospice care is defined along with an overview of the benefits of hospice services and how to access the care.

Tuesday, March 26
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

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

Thursday, April 4
8:00 - 9:00 a.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.

Thursday, April 25
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

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

Wednesday, May 8
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Living with a Serious Illness
This program discusses some of the challenges of living with a serious illness as well as ways to support individuals and families through this process. 

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

Caring for an Aging Parent
This program discusses the rewards and challenges when caring for an aging parent. It also identifies clues that a parent needs help, ways of enhancing communication and knowledge of available resources.

Tuesday, June 4
8:00 - 9:00 a.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 and ways healthcare professionals can be of support.

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

Understanding the General Inpatient Level of Hospice Care
This program defines and discusses the criteria for the general inpatient level of hospice care.

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

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

Thursday, September 5
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.

Wednesday, October 9
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Presence: A Gift at End of Life
This program will define presence, discuss why it is so important and how to incorporate this into our practice when caring for individuals and families at end of life.

Thursday, October 24
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Caregivers: Caring for Oneself While Caring for Others
This program discusses caregiving statistics, types of caregivers and ways caregivers can care for oneself while caring for others.

Tuesday, November 5
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.

Tuesday, November 26
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Helping Families Through Dementia: What Professionals Need to Know
Discusses ways families are affected by dementia, and ways professionals can be of support. 

Tuesday, December 10
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.