Supporting family and friends with the challenges of serious illness

Chronic Care Community Corps (4C) believes that communities can serve a vital role in supporting family members who are caring for elder loved ones with chronic or life-threatening illness.  Whether you are a caregiver yourself or supporting others, these seminars provide you with skills and important information.  No one should be alone on this caregiving journey.

As a participant, you will explore the following topics:

• Difficult conversations and discussions during illness
• Continuity of care during the arc of an illness
• Family meetings and goals of care
• Navigating the challenges of health care today
• Role of family and informal caregivers
• Role of health care professionals
• Role of friends and colleagues

Seminar Expectations

To make the most of your learning experience, we ask you to:

• Attend all three seminar sessions
• Come prepared to participate and share in discussions
• See yourself as a learner, regardless of experience or vocation
• Use what you learn with the people in your life who could benefit