Live Webinar
Description
Death is a natural part of life, yet experiencing a ‘good death’ requires thoughtful preparation, informed choices, and compassionate communication. Older adults and their families often face complex emotional, medical, and practical decisions. This training is designed to help you feel more confident and informed as you help clients navigate end-of-life conversations, decisions, and support needs.
In this program, you will explore the full spectrum of end-of-life services including palliative care, hospice, medical aid in dying, caregiving support, and the growing field of death doulas. You will also learn to recognize signs and symptoms of active dying and understand what individuals typically experience in the early, middle, and late stages.
Through the activities in this program, you will reflect on your own perspectives around death and build comfort with end-of-life conversations that can be emotional or difficult. You will leave with practical tools, deeper knowledge, and a stronger sense of readiness to support older adults and their families through one of life’s most meaningful transitions, helping them plan, choose, and experience the end of life with dignity and compassion.
About the Instructor:
Jill Dellich, MA CGCM is a Master ’s-prepared Gerontologist and Geriatric Case Manager with 20 years of experience across private and public sector social services. She holds multiple dementia care certifications, including Validation Certification and Certified Dementia Practitioner and Trainer. Jill has held leadership roles in memory care, in-home services, and primary care, with deep expertise in end-of-life care and grief support. Her passion for training led her to found Dementia Learning Partners, where she provides education, curriculum development, and consulting to organizations and academic institutions. Above all, Jill is devoted to her family, finds joy in music, and is driven by a desire to make a lasting, positive impact on the world.
Objectives
After this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Define three end-of-life services & identify service offerings
- Identify two signs or symptoms of active dying
- Identify three comfort or end-of-life resources
Course Outline
Agenda to follow
Course Policies
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