Hospice Education & Resources
Aging well begins with staying active, steady, and confident. In this webinar, Eric Levitan, Founder and CEO of Vivo, shares simple movement strategies to support strength, mobility, and balance at every stage of aging. Viewers will learn practical ways to reduce fall risk, improve confidence, and incorporate fitness into everyday life.
This session will cover the most frequently asked questions about Hospice. Our panelists will walk through typical scenarios, so families can feel more confident about knowing when it’s time and overcome fears, so their loved one can receive the full benefits of this important end-of-life care. Panelists: Cindy Hopkins, LCSW, and Nurse Practitioner Aliza Afrah
Caregivers often don’t recognize when it’s time to ask for help — and some may even experience a loss of empathy toward the loved one in their care, leading to frustration and burnout. Author Kari Berit, creator of the S.A.N.E. Method, shares practical strategies for managing the physical, emotional, and mental toll of being The Unexpected Caregiver. Learn how to stay Supported, Appreciated, Not Guilty, and Energized while providing compassionate care.
Tune in to our Conversations webinar with special guest, attorney Danielle Humphrey of Hurley Elder Care Law. Learn about Guardianship or Conservatorship, when it might be appropriate, and how to go about getting started.
Join Weinstein Hospice for an insightful discussion on Palliative Care—what it is, how to access it, and the benefits it provides for individuals facing chronic or life-limiting illnesses, featuring panelists Rory Farrand, MA, MS, MSN, APRN-BC, Vice President, Palliative and Advanced Care, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, and Dr. Sharon Neulinger, MD, Hospice & Palliative Medicine Internist, The Southeast Permanente Medical Group; Past Board Member, Weinstein Hospice.
Dr. Neil Cooper, MD, former Chief of Diagnostic Imaging at Kaiser Permanente, shares his insights from his journey in Interventional Radiology and his focus on the benefits of a healthier diet and lifestyle.
In this two-sided look at planning for long term care, hear from case management supervisor and social worker, Rhonda Perling, MSW, about the steps to take when you or a loved one can’t go back home safely after a hospital stay. Then local expert Maury Shapiro, ChFC, CLU, will walk through the different options available for families to pay for long term care.
Join Weinstein Hospice for our Conversations webinar, a tactical strategy session that provides solutions to one of the most commonly asked questions, “How do I get my parents to accept help when they need it?” Our experts include Jessica Wilson, MSW, CDP from the Aviv Older Adult Division of JF&CS, Jennifer Curry, MPH Manager of AgeWell Atlanta, and moderator Richard Bressler, who represents Weinstein Hospice on the Jewish HomeLife Board of Directors.
Watch as Weinstein Hospice and our team of experts take an inside look at resources available for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, and how accessing Palliative Care and/or Hospice benefits (already covered by Medicare and most insurance) can help patients and families manage symptoms and outcomes more effectively.
Will you be able to pass along important information to loved ones, such as email accounts, investment accounts, online banking accounts, and important photo accounts? Weinstein Hospice hosted an informative and entertaining webinar exploring exactly what makes up one’s digital estate, detailing the many reasons why it’s important, and reviewing the specific ways you can organize and safeguard your digital estate.
Watch as Weinstein Hospice offers a myth-busting look at this often feared yet misunderstood type of care. Our expert panel will share common misconceptions about Hospice and Palliative Care services that may keep people from accessing this very important and meaningful stage of the care process.
An Ethical Will is a personal document that you can create to communicate your values, experiences, and life lessons to your family. Weinstein Hospice Chaplain Donna Fay Marcus, along with local clergy and an attorney, to explore the what, why, and how of preparing your next generation from the Jewish and Christian perspective.
Author Jennifer O’Brien and writer/entrepreneur Lori LoCicero share stories from widowhood to educate others on becoming better prepared when it comes to losing a loved one. From their personal experience, they have each created very different resources: a book an often humorous card game – that can help start important conversations, remind us how to live presently, and gently guide us through our grief and loss.
Click the link to hear Atlanta’s own Jenny Buckley, an end-of-life care expert and author of the popular blog HOPEspot, for an insightful look at how to spark this conversation so it’s comfortable, not cringe-worthy.
Religion is an important part of many people’s lives, particularly as we get closer to the end of life. What role does faith and spirituality play when planning and exploring end-of-life care for a loved one? This webinar discusses Jewish, Muslim, and Christian views on death, dying, and hospice. There is no better time than the present to think about how the traditions of different faiths might influence your preferences when you or your loved one begins making decisions on end-of-life care.
Directives are legal documents that allow you to spell out your decisions about end-of-life care in advance. These important records help express wishes and can avoid confusion for family, friends and care professionals. Industry experts discuss how to navigate advance directives.
Tune in as Weinstein Hospice experts as we explore Hospice and Palliative care options and how to choose what is right for your family’s situation.
