Life Source Services Hospice

Partial list of available Presentations:

Caring for the Caregiver: (short series)

Stress Reduction
A variety of relaxation techniques are reviewed and practiced, including breath and progressive muscle awareness.

Changing Communications
Conversations with dementia patients and the terminally ill can become difficult as their abilities change. This program offers effective techniques to help ease communications.

Coping with Grief and Loss
Outlines the grieving process and offers supportive resources for those experiencing losses in their personal/professional lives. Also discussed are the adjustments for meeting changing emotional needs.

Advance Directives: It's your future†
How to prepare a basic legal document outlining your personal wishes for end of life care. Living Wills, DNR's and Medical Power of Attorney are also reviewed.
† Not presented by an attorney. This program is for general reference only.

Adaptation: Changing medical needs for the hospice patient
As patients' conditions progress, the approach to medical care becomes highly specialized. This program discusses common physical and behavioral changes that occur and options for palliative treatment.

Pain and Symptom Management: Maximizing comfort and quality of life
Many advanced pharmaceutical techniques and compounds are highly effective for controlling pain and symptoms with fewer side effects. The benefits of physical massage and Reiki are also discussed.

If you would like to reserve a presentation, or a complete list of available topics, please email: education@lifesourcehospice.com