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The Avila Institute of Gerontology hosts a multitude of webinars to offer a convenient way for long-term care professionals to stay current in their field. Most webinars also include the opportunity for Nursing Home Administrators, Nurses, Social Workers, Dietitians, Catholic Chaplains and Recreation Therapists to earn continuing education. Check the “Continuing Education” tab to see if credit hours are available for your discipline. The Avila Institute also cosponsors four webinars a year with the National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO). These quarterly webinars focus on long-term care issues experienced by religious communities, congregations and their community members. The co-hosted webinars do not offer continuing education credit.

 

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  • Myths and Realities of End-of-Life Care: Supporting the Dying in their Final Days
    Includes a Live Web Event on 05/07/2024 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

    How can Catholic religious communities support their members as they prepare for death? In this webinar, we will explore current trends and options in end-of-life care with consideration of how they align with our Catholic teachings. We will discuss topics such as the benefits of advanced care planning with a focus on personal values. Considerations of what constitutes ordinary vs. extraordinary means to preserve life will be explored, along with understanding artificial nutrition and hydration and its place in end-of-life care. Part of this session will include the benefits of palliative care services. Lastly, practical options for making one’s wishes known will be an integral part of our time together. *This webinar is cosponsored by The National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO).