Hospice and Palliative Care for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

$25.95

Having a cognitive disability does not mean one is incapacitated in all decision making. People with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) or other cognitive disabilities can be supported to develop advance directives, including identifying their clear wishes or values and choosing someone to honor their care preferences. This webinar will address best practices, strategies, and resources for supporting people with IDD or other cognitive disabilities in developing advance directives.

Continuing Education

Professional CE hours included with registration; choose your certificate type below.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

  1. Examine the distinct needs of aging and seriously ill adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities;
  2. Identify issues of special importance that inform the experiences of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they age, become seriously ill, and reach the end of life.
  3. Critically consider the challenges and opportunities to increase access to hospice and palliative care services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.