All of us have friends who are caring for ailing parents or a family member with a chronic or life-threatening illness. What can we do for them that will be truly helpful? How much help is helpful? What is it OK to ask?
This Chronic Care Community Corps seminar explores these issues. Through the use of case studies, discussions and role-playing, you will learn how to listen carefully to the reality of caregivers, practice inquiry skills in talking with a caregiver, and identify resources for family caregivers.
As a participant, you will explore the following topics:
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- Role of family and informal caregivers
- Role of health care professionals
- Role of friends and colleagues
- Context of health care today
- Family meetings and goals of care
- Continuity of care during the arc of an illness
- Difficult conversations and discussions during illness
You must register in advance. This is a three-part seminar, and participants are expected to attend all three (June 7, 14, 21). Register at http://www.carecommunitycorps.org/open-seminars
