Embracing the Journey: End of Life Care Planning and Palliative Care

Overview

Are your patients prepared for what's ahead? This essential session equips you with practical tools to navigate end-of-life care with confidence — from initiating meaningful advanced care planning conversations to mobilizing home support for vulnerable older adults. Leave with real-world strategies you can implement immediately to better serve patients and families during life's most critical moments.

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The session "Embracing the Journey: End of Life Care Planning and Palliative Care" (1 hour) is designed to satisfy state licensure requirements on Palliative and End-of-Life Care in MA (MD/DO).

Learning Objectives

• Describe tools that can be used to help older adults navigate their 4th quarter support needs as they enter their 80’s, 90’s, and 100’s
• Examine how to resolve geriatric conflicts among patients and families (e.g., accepting help)
• Understand the tenets of Advance Care Planning, including long-term care (LTC) and End of Life (EOL) discussions