Elderwerks Continuing Education Opportunities

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Hospice / Pain Management / Caregiving / Self Care The Benefits of Pet Therapy Lively discussion of all the ways pets enhances our lives, our health, and our emotions. Learn about therapy dogs and all the ways they help very diverse people-from hospitals to domestic violence victims to seniors HP5 Caregiving: The First Year and Beyond Caregiving is stressful, whether it is planned or unplanned. However, the first year may be the toughest, as you are finding yourself in this new role. Learn what happens when you assess that a person needs a caregiver and you becoming that caregiver. Learn about the importance of services to keep yourself healthy, and ways to decrease stress and importance of self-care. Techniques and breathing exercise will be included. HP6 1.0 Ethics/ Nurse, SW, NHA HRSA - Palliative and End of Life Care for Person’s Living with Dementia Palliative care and end of life care may look different in dementia care. Discuss signs and symptoms of end-stage dementia, the difference between palliative and end of life care, and several end-of-life goals for the person living with dementia. Learn the role of the health care team in end-of-life care. HP7 1.0 Ethics/ Nurse, SW, NHA The Right to Die: The Final Say Attendees will learn about Final Wishes and how to make sure your family understands your end-of-life preferences. HP8 1.0 Ethics/ Nurse, SW, NHA

Professional Consumer

Barbara Kohley

Anderson Humane

Chris Petrik RNBS CDI Elderwerks

Chris Petrik RNBS CDI Elderwerks

Hospice Speaker

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