Advance Care Planning – How to Share What Gives Your Life Meaning Now Streaming On-Demand | Originally Aired 4-11-2024 Understanding comes from knowing and Advance Care Planning is something that many have heard about, but few have done. This webinar will explain what Advance Care Planning is, why it is important for everyone, especially when we are well. Palliative Care also will be explained and the role it has in helping those with serious illness make decisions and have difficult conversations to be sure each person’s wishes are followed for their care. Watch the Webinar On-Demand Webin ..read more

Veteran Caregiver Support and Resources Now Streaming On-Demand | Originally Aired 11-2-2023 Understanding comes from knowing. Each veteran and their caregivers deserve to receive the full benefits and resources available to them. Often caregivers are not aware of all of the services available and how to access them. Power comes from knowing and this webinar will focus on caregiver support and resources to ensure each veteran family is well-informed and well-served when care is needed. Watch the Webinar On-Demand Webinar Recording | Originally Aired November 11, 2023Learning Objectives Lea ..read more

Loving and Understanding Someone with Addiction Now Streaming On-Demand | Originally Aired 8-15-2023 Understanding comes from knowing. Many people love or know someone living with addiction. It is a complicated and difficult disease to understand. This webinar will discuss what addiction is, options for care, and support available to all who are Watch the Webinar On-Demand Webinar Recording | Originally Aired August 15, 2023Learning Objectives Learn about addiction and options for treatment. Learn how family and friends can support a loved one living with addiction. Learn about resources f ..read more

Dementia, What to Expect and How to Prepare Now Streaming On-Demand | Originally Aired 6-23-2023 Understanding comes from knowing. Those providing care for someone with dementia have questions about how the illness might progress and how to provide the best care possible. This webinar will discuss different types of dementia, decisions that often need to be made, common medical concerns and available resources. Watch the Webinar On-Demand Webinar Recording | Originally Aired June 23, 2023Learning Objectives Learn about being a caregiver for a person with dementia and things to watch for an ..read more

An Honest Conversation About Mental Health Now Streaming On-Demand | Originally Aired 5-18-2023 Understanding comes from knowing. Many people struggle with mental health issues and illness at some point in life, but it is something that we often do not talk openly about. Power comes from knowing and this webinar will discuss mental health, the stigma around getting help, the benefits of seeking treatment and available resources. Watch the Webinar On-Demand Webinar Recording | Originally Aired May 18, 2023Learning Objectives Learn about how common mental health issues and mental illness is ..read more

The Role of Faith in End-of-Life Decisions Now Streaming On-Demand | Originally Aired 4-18-2023 Understanding comes from knowing. For many, faith is a part of life. When end-of-life decision making is being discussed, faith can provide formal and informal support and resources. This webinar will focus on how faith can be a part of planning for end-of-life, providing comfort to ourselves and our loved ones, and ensuring wishes are known and followed Watch the Webinar On-Demand Webinar Recording | Originally Aired April 18, 2023Learning Objectives Learn about formal and informal ways to incl ..read more

Practical Resources for Aging Well Now Streaming On-Demand | Originally Aired 3-23-2023 Understanding comes from knowing. Aging is a natural part of life. We can be empowered to age well by knowing the options and resources that are available to support our journey. This webinar will focus on health care and financial planning that can be important to do sooner rather than later for ourselves and our loved ones. Watch the Webinar On-Demand Webinar Recording | Originally Aired March 23, 2023Learning Objectives Learn about important planning for care as we age. Learn about financial planning ..read more

It can feel daunting to explain suicide to a child, particularly if you are already coping with confusion and shock. The following are tips about how to discuss this type of loss with your child. Share the News Quickly. It is ideal for you to share the news immediately, if possible. Delaying the conversation can sometimes mean that a child will hear the news from another source outside the family, which can add to the confusion or distress of an already difficult situation. Older children and teens may also feel angry or upset if they feel that they are “the last to know.” Explain in a Simple ..read more

Kids Path counselors often get questions from the caregivers of teenagers about whether social media apps like Snapchat and Instagram are unhealthy for their child. Common concerns include “Is my teen using their phone to avoid ‘real life?’” and “Will my teen be bullied on social media?” Although these concerns are understandable, social media can be a useful social and expressive tool for teens who are coping with grief. Below is an overview of how social media can be beneficial for teens who have experienced loss, as well as suggestions for how families can encourage safe and healthy engage ..read more

What’s the difference between hospice and palliative care? For patients and families facing serious illness, this is a common question. Ultimately, the goals of both hospice and palliative care are very similar: to relieve symptoms of a serious illness, provide comfort from pain and improve quality of life for the whole family. Yet how these goals are achieved and when a person is eligible for each type of care can be very different. If you missed the March 15 Lunch & Learn, here is more information on this frequently asked question. Eligibility Patients in both hospice and palliative care ..read more