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SUMMARY:Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in the Care of Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific \nAlso available on demand Aug. 7–Oct. 4\, 2026 \nRegister Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\nCalifornia Professional Fiduciaries Bureau\nNational Academy of Certified Care Managers\nNational Commission for Health Education Credentialing\nNational Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners\nSociety of Certified Senior Advisors\n\n  \nCaring for older adults often involves navigating complex ethical situations. From honoring end-of-life wishes and balancing safety with independence\, to managing family dynamics and safeguarding dignity\, professionals are frequently faced with difficult decisions. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll explore the ethical principles that guide quality care and discuss practical models for decision-making. Participants will gain insights on how to prevent harm\, promote respect\, and advocate effectively for older adults and their families. You’ll walk away with strategies you can immediately apply when faced with complex ethical decisions in aging care. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nIdentify key ethical principles that guide caregiving for older adults.\nRecognize and prevent neglect\, abuse\, and other safety and well-being risks.\nSupport decision-making and autonomy while preserving dignity and respect.\nApply ethical decision-making models to address complex situations in aging care.\nBuild confidence in advocacy to ensure the voices and values of older adults are honored.\n\n  \nPresenter:\nLakelyn Eichenberger\, PhD\, is a gerontologist and caregiving advocate at Home Instead\, an Honor Company. She began her career working with older adults and Care Professionals at the Omaha Home Instead franchise office and now educates professionals\, families and communities on aging challenges and resources. She is a regular contributor to media outlets including ForbesHealth\, Newsweek\, and hosts Caregiver Chats\, a podcast focused on providing support and resources to family caregivers. She serves on numerous boards including the National Alliance for Caregiving\, Mosaic\, and is a member of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Dementia Care Provider Roundtable. \n  \n  \n  \nAccessibility:\nClosed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event\, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/navigating-ethical-dilemmas-in-the-care-of-older-adults/
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SUMMARY:Treating Substance Use Disorders and Related Comorbidities in Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific \nAlso available on demand Aug 14 – Oct 11\, 2026 \nRegister Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\nCalifornia Professional Fiduciaries Bureau\nNational Academy of Certified Care Managers\nNational Commission for Health Education Credentialing\nNational Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners\nNew York State Education Department\nSociety of Certified Senior Advisors\n\n  \nSubstance use disorder (SUD) among older adults is rising and often goes unrecognized due to coexisting health conditions and common misconceptions. This webinar examines how substance use presents in aging populations\, including the physiological impact of alcohol\, prescription medications\, and illicit drugs on the older body. Participants will gain practical insight into distinguishing SUD from coexisting physical and mental health conditions and applying age-appropriate treatment strategies. Attendees will also learn how to address common myths that delay care and how to improve access to effective\, equitable interventions for older adults. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nRecognize how substance use disorder presents in older adults\, including the impact of alcohol\, medications\, and drugs on the aging body.\nIdentify cultural myths that complicate identification and diagnosis of SUD and co-occurring conditions.\nApply age-appropriate treatment approaches to support timely\, equitable care for older adults with SUD.\n\n  \nPresenters:\nDr. John Dyben\, DHSc\, MCAP\, CMHP is the Chief Clinical Officer for the Hanley Foundation. He is a clinically trained chaplain\, therapist\, and health scientist. He served as a field editor for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s 2020 update of Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 26\, Treating Substance Use Disorder in Older Adults.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nAccessibility:\nClosed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event\, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/treating-substance-use-disorders-and-related-comorbidities-in-older-adults/
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SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning ‘F Words’: Faith\, Family\, and Fatphobia
DESCRIPTION:1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific \nAlso available on demand Aug. 28 – Oct. 25\, 2026 \nRegister Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\nCalifornia Professional Fiduciaries Bureau\nNational Academy of Certified Care Managers\nNational Commission for Health Education Credentialing\nNational Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners\nSociety of Certified Senior Advisors\n\n  \nAdvance care planning is an important\, ongoing process that many Americans need to begin but lack the skills to get started. Barriers to completion are vast\, but many struggle to begin because of uncertainty around several factors\, including including family history\, identity\, bias\, and faith. Aging services professionals\, healthcare professionals\, death doulas\, and others in someone’s circle of care have a unique opportunity to open the door for these discussions. \nWe will highlight barriers to advance care planning and three of the critical “Fwords” that may arise; faith\, family\, and fatphobia. Sharing frameworks and insights from research and bedside experience\, we will highlight some of the ways these themes can be incorporated into the discussion safely and with care. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nShare two barriers to advance care planning in America.\nDescribe how a professional’s bias can impact a human’s end-of-life experience.\nAccess at least one resource that can be downloaded and used to support these discussions within their workplace.\n\n  \nPresenters:\nZeena Regis\, MDiv\, serves as the Director of Faith Engagement and Priority Populations at Compassion & Choices. Prior to that role\, Regis served as a hospice chaplain and grief care coordinator for almost a decade. She also serves on the faculty of Columbia Theological Seminary’s Older Adult Ministry Certification program. Her training includes a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Agnes Scott College and a Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary. Regis is also a playwright\, and her latest work\, A Free Black Woman’s Guide to Death & Dying\, was selected for the Synchronicity Theatre’s arts incubator project and premiered in 2022.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOsha Towers (they/them) is a passionate Black\, queer\, and nonbinary person who aims to uplift community-led programming. Their career has been dedicated to advocating for survivors of sexual violence\, expanding youth leadership\, reallocating funds\, and improving LGBTQ+ care. They are currently working nationally as the LGBTQ+ Engagement Director for Compassion and Choices. They envision a future that is built by and for Black and brown\, queer and trans people. They find joy in nature\, traveling\, and live performances.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nAccessibility:\nClosed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event\, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/advance-care-planning-f-words-faith-family-and-fatphobia/
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SUMMARY:Reducing Readmissions: Preventing Setbacks Through Safer Transitions
DESCRIPTION:1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific \nAlso available on demand Sep. 4–Nov. 1\, 2026 \nRegister Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\nCalifornia Professional Fiduciaries Bureau\nNational Academy of Certified Care Managers\nNational Commission for Health Education Credentialing\nNational Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners\nSociety of Certified Senior Advisors\n\n  \nHospital readmissions are costly\, disruptive\, and often preventable—especially for older adults transitioning home after a hospital stay. The Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) evaluates readmission rates for six high-impact conditions and procedures: Heart Failure\, Heart Attack\, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease\, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery\, Elective Total Hip or Knee Replacement\, and Pneumonia. \nProfessionals play a critical role in ensuring safe\, smooth transitions that reduce the risk of readmissions. This webinar will highlight the most common challenges older adults face after discharge—such as medication management\, mobility limitations\, and follow-up adherence—and provide practical strategies to address them. Participants will learn how incorporating home-based support can improve recovery\, promote independence\, and lessen the burden on family caregivers. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nIdentify the six HRRP-covered conditions most associated with hospital readmissions in older adults.\nUnderstand the leading risk factors that contribute to readmission during care transitions.\nApply strategies to reduce readmissions by addressing challenges such as medication adherence\, mobility and follow-up care.\nRecognize the role of home-based support in ensuring safety\, recovery and independence for older adults post-discharge.\nEmpower families and caregivers with resources and practical tools to prepare for successful care transitions.\n\n  \nPresenter:\nLakelyn Eichenberger\, PhD\, is a gerontologist and caregiving advocate at Home Instead\, an Honor Company. She began her career working with older adults and Care Professionals at the Omaha Home Instead franchise office and now educates professionals\, families and communities on aging challenges and resources. She is a regular contributor to media outlets including ForbesHealth\, Newsweek\, and hosts Caregiver Chats\, a podcast focused on providing support and resources to family caregivers. She serves on numerous boards including the National Alliance for Caregiving\, Mosaic\, and is a member of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Dementia Care Provider Roundtable. \n  \n  \n  \nAccessibility:\nClosed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event\, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/reducing-readmissions-preventing-setbacks-through-safer-transitions/
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Long-Term Care Journey
DESCRIPTION:1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific \nAlso available on demand Sep. 9 – Nov. 8\, 2026 \nRegister Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\nCalifornia Professional Fiduciaries Bureau\nNational Academy of Certified Care Managers\nNational Commission for Health Education Credentialing\nNational Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners\nNew York State Education Department\nSociety of Certified Senior Advisors\n\n  \nLong-term care planning is one of the most important—and often avoided—conversations families face. This webinar equips aging services professionals with practical strategies to help families make informed care decisions\, navigate legal and financial considerations\, and evaluate options for funding long-term care. Participants will also learn how to identify valuable support resources and connect families with the services and expertise they need to plan ahead\, preserve choice\, and improve outcomes. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nRecognize key legal tools that help protect care decisions and assets.\nCompare the primary funding options used to pay for long-term care.\nApply practical strategies and planning tools to guide family care conversations.\nIdentify trusted national and community resources that support care planning and access to services.\n\n  \nPresenter:\nChris Orestis\, CSA\, is an expert in retirement planning\, long-term care\, and financial health. For more than 25 years\, he has helped countless seniors and families navigate the complex world of retirement and long-term care. Orestis is the Founder and President of Retirement Genius and has traveled the country sharing the secrets to aging with financial and physical health and dignity. The author of several books\, he has appeared on countless media programs as an advocate for seniors’ financial well-being.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nAccessibility:\nClosed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event\, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/navigating-the-long-term-care-journey/
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SUMMARY:Knowing When It’s Time: Navigating the Decision to Start Care
DESCRIPTION:1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific \nAlso available on demand Oct. 9–Dec. 6\, 2026 \nRegister Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\nCalifornia Professional Fiduciaries Bureau\nNational Academy of Certified Care Managers\nNational Commission for Health Education Credentialing\nNational Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners\nSociety of Certified Senior Advisors\n\n  \nOne of the hardest questions families face is knowing when it’s time to bring in additional care. The decision often comes with uncertainty\, guilt or fear of “waiting too long.” At the same time\, professionals play a key role in recognizing the warning signs and helping families make timely\, informed choices that support safety\, recovery\, and quality of life. \nRather than waiting for a crisis\, professionals can help families see the value of introducing care earlier—whether during hospital discharge\, after rehab\, or when day-to-day challenges begin to impact health and independence. By identifying risk factors such as medication non-adherence\, mobility concerns\, or missed follow-ups\, professionals can guide families toward care options that prevent readmissions\, reduce stress\, and promote peace of mind at home. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nRecognize key risk factors that indicate when a client or family may benefit from additional care.\nUnderstand the professional’s role in supporting safe discharges and smooth care transitions.\nGuide families with practical questions that uncover unmet support needs at home.\nCommunicate the benefits of timely home care in reducing readmissions\, promoting recovery\, and easing family caregiver stress.\nBuild confidence in initiating sensitive conversations that help families make informed care decisions before a crisis occurs.\n\n  \nPresenter:\nLakelyn Eichenberger\, PhD\, is a gerontologist and caregiving advocate at Home Instead\, an Honor Company. She began her career working with older adults and Care Professionals at the Omaha Home Instead franchise office and now educates professionals\, families and communities on aging challenges and resources. She is a regular contributor to media outlets including ForbesHealth\, Newsweek\, and hosts Caregiver Chats\, a podcast focused on providing support and resources to family caregivers. She serves on numerous boards including the National Alliance for Caregiving\, Mosaic\, and is a member of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Dementia Care Provider Roundtable. \n  \n  \n  \nAccessibility:\nClosed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event\, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/knowing-when-its-time-navigating-the-decision-to-start-care/
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Conversations: Supporting Families in End-of-Life Planning
DESCRIPTION:1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific \nAlso available on demand Nov. 6\, 2026–Jan. 3\, 2027 \nRegister Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\nCalifornia Professional Fiduciaries Bureau\nNational Academy of Certified Care Managers\nNational Commission for Health Education Credentialing\nNational Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners\nSociety of Certified Senior Advisors\n\n  \nConversations about end-of-life care can be some of the most difficult—and most important—that professionals help facilitate. Families often struggle with knowing when and how to discuss topics such as advance directives\, goals of care\, and the balance between quality of life and medical intervention. By guiding these discussions with compassion and clarity\, professionals can help ensure that an individual’s values and wishes are honored\, while easing the emotional burden on families. \nThis webinar will equip professionals with tools and strategies to initiate meaningful conversations about end-of-life planning. Participants will explore practical approaches to advance care planning\, learn how to navigate family dynamics\, and gain confidence in supporting older adults and their loved ones through these deeply personal decisions. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nExplain the importance of advance care planning in preserving dignity and honoring individual values.\nRecognize common barriers families face when discussing end-of-life wishes and strategies to overcome them.\nGuide familiesApply communication techniques that foster open\, compassionate dialogue around sensitive topics.\nApply communication techniques that foster open\, compassionate dialogue around sensitive topics.\nIdentify resources and tools available to assist professionals\, older adults and families in navigating end-of-life planning.\n\n  \nPresenter:\nLakelyn Eichenberger\, PhD\, is a gerontologist and caregiving advocate at Home Instead\, an Honor Company. She began her career working with older adults and Care Professionals at the Omaha Home Instead franchise office and now educates professionals\, families and communities on aging challenges and resources. She is a regular contributor to media outlets including ForbesHealth\, Newsweek\, and hosts Caregiver Chats\, a podcast focused on providing support and resources to family caregivers. She serves on numerous boards including the National Alliance for Caregiving\, Mosaic\, and is a member of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Dementia Care Provider Roundtable. \n  \n  \n  \nAccessibility:\nClosed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event\, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/compassionate-conversations-supporting-families-in-end-of-life-planning/
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