Making Decisions for Mom

Making Decisions for Mom: A Webinar for Family Caregivers

Date: October 10, 2024  

Time: 6 PM – 7 PM

Location: Zoom

Speakers: Drs. Diane & Pat Healey

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Drs. Diane and Patrick Healey have a combined seventy years of clinical experience as fellowship trained geriatricians, retiring from Ascension St. Vincent Center for Healthy Aging at the end of 2022. In addition to their clinical careers, they provided many years of education and program development regarding older adult care and issues.  

The Drs. Healey have started Healeys on Aging Consulting which provides for education and program development on geriatric issues most often around Age-Friendly Care and the 4M’s.

They have 3 grown children. Their retirement hobbies include food, wine, exercise, golf, and travel. They are both devoted full time to aging successfully!

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Who Should Attend: Family caregivers, spouses, children—anyone involved in the care of an aging loved one.

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What You'll Learn:

As our loved ones age, making healthcare decisions can feel overwhelming. The complexity of medical options, balancing their wishes, and understanding when to intervene can create significant stress. This webinar is designed to empower you with knowledge and practical tools, so you can confidently navigate these challenges and advocate for your loved one's best interests.

Join us for an insightful session covering the 4 Ms of Age-Friendly Care:

-         What Matters: Understanding the goals and values of older adults. What makes a day “good” for them?

-         Medication: Understanding why medication management differs in older adults including the possibility of deprescribing

-         Mentation: Recognizing changes that could be concerning for depression, dementia, and delirium in older adults.

-         Mobility: How to recognize and address mobility concerns.

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We’ll also explore:

-         When to Intervene (or Not): Discover why sometimes the best care is no intervention at all.

-         Tangible Tools: Get practical advice to help you confidently make healthcare decisions and advocate for your loved one.

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Don't miss this opportunity to empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to better care for your loved ones.

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Register now to secure your spot!

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