Description
Adult children and their elderly parents often struggle with frank discussion of critical issues. This interactive seminar will cover strategies on guiding the caregiver to sensitively handle taboo topics. The tough subjects will include normal aging, driving, finances, end of life issues, sexuality, and mental health. This program will assist professionals in mediating between adult children and their parents, as well as identifying when it is necessary for an adult child to take a more authoritative role while respecting self-determination.
Instructor
Stephanie Goldstein is an associate speaker with Jenerations Health Education. She has guest lectured at Johns Hopkins University and is developing educational programs for healthy aging at local community colleges. Stephanie also works as a care manager in Towson, MD, where she assists clients and families who need assistance in advance care planning and understanding options available to their loved ones. She is not only an advocate for her clients but also for their caregivers to ensure they understand and are prepared for their journey.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
8:50 – 9:00 Log on/Registration
9:00 – 10:30
What Are the Tough Subjects?
Communication Strategies That Can Ease Discussion of Tough Subjects
10:30 – 10:45 Break
10:45 – 12:15
Balancing the Seniors’ Decision-Making Ability, Cognitive Ability & Their Best Interests
Best Practices and Effective Strategies in Approaching Tough Topics
12:15 Questions and Adjournment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Name 6 tough taboo topics that present the greatest communication challenges for seniors and their caregivers.
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Identify 3 best practice communication strategies for caregivers to discuss difficult subjects with their elderly loved ones.
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Recognize situations in which caregivers need to place needs of seniors above seniors’ self-determination or vice versa.
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Discuss and demonstrate best practices in communication strategies through case study analysis.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Cudjoe, T. K. M., Roth, D. L., Szanton, S. L., Wolff, J. L., Boyd, C. M., & Thorpe, R. J. (2020). The Epidemiology of Social Isolation: National Health and Aging Trends Study. The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences, 75(1), 107-113. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gby037
El Haj, Mohamad & Jardri, Renaud & Larøi, Frank & Antoine, Pascal. (2016). Hallucinations, loneliness, and social isolation in Alzheimer’s disease. Cognitive Neuropsychiatry. 21. 10.1080/13546805.2015.1121139.
Fitzpatrick, Jennifer. (2016). Cruising Through Caregiving: Reducing the Stress of Caring for Your Loved One. Austin, TX: Greenleaf Book Group Press.
Hershfield, Hal & Carstensen, Laura. Your Messaging to Older Audiences Is Outdated. Harvard Business Review. 2021 July 2. Your Messaging to Older Audiences Is Outdated (hbr.org)
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Fatality facts 2016, Older people. Arlington (VA): IIHS; November 2018. Available at: https://www.iihs.org/iihs/topics/t/older-drivers/fatalityfacts/older-people/2016External Accessed 15 November 2018
Jack K, Ridley C, Turner S. Effective communication with older people. Nurs Older People. 2019 May 29. doi: 10.7748/nop.2019.e1126. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 31468756.
Smith H. Demonstrating empathy when communicating with older people. Nurs Older People. 2022 Feb 1;34(1):16-22. doi: 10.7748/nop.2022.e1376. Epub 2022 Jan 12. PMID: 35018750.
Talking With Your Older Patients | National Institute on Aging (nih.gov) (January 2023)
Townsend, John; Cloud, Henry. (2015).How To Have That Difficult Conversation.np: Zondervan.
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
Fee & Registration:
Cost is $70 and includes CE credit. Registering after September 13th, 2023 will incur an additional $20 late fee. Cancellations* must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the workshop to receive a refund or an account credit.
*ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.
