Webinar: Dying Well

When someone is given a terminal diagnosis, family and friends often rally around that individual and pledge together to fight against the disease. When death finally takes the person, those at the funeral find comfort when people say they “fought until the end”. What is the true cost of this approach, and does it rob individuals from really living and then dying well? When we are engaged in a battle it is exhausting and leaves little time for anything else. Making meaningful memories and connecting with loved ones gets pushed to the back burner as we spend all our time, energy, and resources in hospitals and searching for a miracle cure. This presentation will engage the listener as they consider stories of clients who have “fought until the end”. It will encourage them that there is more to fight for as they consider what legacy they leave—to not just live well, but to “die well”.

Learning Objectives:
1. Consider what they would consider to be an ideal death
2. Identify at least two ways to help clients consider goals of care in end of life discussions
3. Identify at least three interventions to assist with management of symptoms at the end of life

Speaker:
Amy Siple, APRN, FNP, GS-C

Amy Siple has been a national speaker on health care issues that impact older adults and the empowerment of health care givers for more than 20 years. She maintains an active practice as nurse practitioner and is certified as a specialist in geriatrics and dementia care. Amy has been appointed by two Kansas Governors to serve on boards to representant the health care needs of older adults and was an Associate Professor of Nursing for over 15 years. Amy is the current president of the Kansas Advanced Practice Nurses Association as well as a Tedx Speaker. She appreciates the opportunity to equip, empower, educate and inspire healthcare providers and family caregivers across our nation. 

Continuing Education:
Each connection is eligible for up to 6 individuals to receive continuing education credits.

This educational event has been approved for up to 1.5 continuing education hours in the core of Resident Care for Licensed Adult Care Home Administrators, Adult Care Home Operators and Dietitians by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services. Health Occupations and Credentialing approved provider number (LTS A0009).

LeadingAge Kansas is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for 1.5 contact hours applicable for APRN, RN, LPN or LMHT relicensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number: LT0102-1116.

*Continuing education hours are subject to change. 
*Dates and Times are subject to change.

Please note:  Participants are paying for one connection we suggest getting as many people around a computer as you can to view the webinars. If you log in with more than one connection you will be billed for additional connections. If you have questions about this, you can contact Nicole at [email protected]

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