Palliative Care: Communicating Effectively to Promote Patient and Caregiver Well-Being
July 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT
1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific
Also available on demand July 18 – Sept. 114, 2025
Includes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit.
Continuing Education Credits:
- California Board of Registered Nursing
- National Academy of Certified Care Managers
- National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
- National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
- New York State Education Department
- Society of Certified Senior Advisors
Palliative care is a highly beneficial yet often overlooked aspect of managing chronic and end-stage diseases. This session will define palliative care and related terminology, highlighting its critical role in enhancing quality of life for patients and their caregivers. The discussion will clarify how and when to address end-of-life care and provide practical resources for these important conversations. Whether you’re a healthcare professional or a caregiver, this webinar will equip you with the tools to enhance patient and caregiver well-being through effective communication.
Participants in this webinar will be able to:
- Define palliative care and related terminology.
- Identify when palliative care is appropriate.
- Clarify how and when to discuss end-of-life care.
- Review practical resources for palliative care conversations.
Presenter:
David Hage, PhD, is a gerontologist and licensed clinical social worker. He serves as a member of the faculty at Florida Gulf Coast University’s Social Work Department and Affiliate Faculty at Shady Rest Institute on Positive Aging. Dr. Hage is a 2024 Jewish Healthcare Foundation Feinstein Death & Dying Fellow and has a sustained record of commitment to collaborating with older adults and their caregivers since 2010. He was recognized as the 2025 recipient of the Southern Gerontological Society’s Applied Gerontologist Award.
Accessibility:
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