Innovative Programs to Support Family Caregivers

$25.95

As an integral part of hospice care, family caregivers now more than ever find themselves unprepared, overtired, stressed, and without the knowledge and resources they need to provide sufficient care to their loved ones or themselves. Join representatives from three hospice programs to learn about their innovative approaches to enhance family caregiver support while improving patient care and the family caregiving experience.

Continuing Education

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

 

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Describe the impact that caregiving can have on the overall health of the caregiver, their financial security, and isolation & loneliness and the importance of addressing these concerns.
  2. Apply the tools to create a one-day Caregiver Retreat that will address the issues that come along with being a caregiver, while providing a stress-free, resource-rich and informative environment for those who attend.
  3. Recognize the importance of dementia caregiver skills training.
  4. Recognize caregiver’s susceptibility to acute and post-traumatic stress.