Legal and Planning Online Webinar Archive

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A Look at Senior Care Options

Explore options available to older adults on various levels of care and the financial costs associated with them. The types of care discussed include in-home care, adult day care, residential care and skilled nursing. Learn about the costs of these senior care options and what is covered by Medicare or Medi-Cal.

Dementia Risk for Financial Abuse

Individuals with dementia are especially vulnerable to elder abuse and are at a very high risk for financial exploitation. Learn about elder abuse and its various forms, mandated reporting laws, and how to recognize warning signs of abuse and financial exploitation of older adults.

Legal & Financial Considerations in Dementia Care

When a person is diagnosed with dementia, it is important to plan for legal and financial considerations as soon as possible, while the person with dementia may still be capable of participating in the planning process. Learn about the steps involved in getting, legal, financial, and future care plans put in place.

Myths of Hospice

Learn about the concept of hospice care and its positive impacts on the terminally ill and their caregivers. This course will clarify common myths and misconceptions surrounding hospice care and explain the benefits of palliative interventions.

The POLST Form: What It Is and How to Use It

The Physicians Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form serves to communicate a person’s wishes regarding their medical treatment preferences at end of life. Learn how the POLST form is different from other medical forms, how it is appropriately used, and how conversations about POLST can help with making informed choices and identifying treatment goals.

Understanding the POLST Form

This course is designed to provide a better understanding of the Physicians Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form and how it serves to communicate a person’s wishes regarding their medical treatment preferences at end of life. Learn about the appropriate use of the POLST form, how to plan a thoughtful, facilitated conversation about POLST with residents and families, and who can help complete the POLST form.

When to Consider Memory Care

Should your client or loved one with cognitive impairment be in memory care? How do you know when home care or assisted living is not enough? Watch this webinar where we examine the signs of when a more specialized care is needed, and the factors involved in this decision. You’ll also learn about the benefits of specialized memory care, how to transition using a person-centered approach, what to consider in creating the best plan of care, and what to look for when selecting a memory care community.