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Community Education Presentation Topics
1) Death and Chocolate - Larger Than Life Conversations (as featured in the Chicago Tribune)
As a society we don’t like to think, much less talk, about death. How can you plan for it if you can’t even talk about it?
Come and find out in this creative, interactive and insightful program that is a springboard to the end-of-life conversations and planning that too often happen in crisis. Join us in a relaxed atmosphere for a facilitated, engaging discussion that will make you think about how you want to LIVE. Lots of chocolate provided.
2) Medicare 101: Understanding Your Coverage and Open Enrollment Options
We'll review the basics of Medicare, what you should think about in terms of initial enrollment or fall open enrollment choices, and what questions you should ask an insurance broker. We'll also discuss a few tips for getting the most out of your Medicare coverage.
3) Talking With Your Doctor: Making the Most of Your 15 Minute Appointment
In the past, the patient‐doctor relationship was one‐directional—the doctor typically took the lead and the patient followed. Today, a good patient‐doctor relationship is a partnership. To make the most of this partnership, we'll talk about how to:
4) The Care Partner Project: Safe & Sound in the Hospital: Your Must-Have Checklists, Tools and Tips
Many people are surprised to learn that… Common hazards in hospital care are the third leading cause of death in the US.
Highlights of this presentation include:
These topics and tips are relevant to people of all ages, especially to adults who care for older parents and seniors who have spouses and friends they help in a health crisis.
1) Death and Chocolate - Larger Than Life Conversations (as featured in the Chicago Tribune)
As a society we don’t like to think, much less talk, about death. How can you plan for it if you can’t even talk about it?
Come and find out in this creative, interactive and insightful program that is a springboard to the end-of-life conversations and planning that too often happen in crisis. Join us in a relaxed atmosphere for a facilitated, engaging discussion that will make you think about how you want to LIVE. Lots of chocolate provided.
2) Medicare 101: Understanding Your Coverage and Open Enrollment Options
We'll review the basics of Medicare, what you should think about in terms of initial enrollment or fall open enrollment choices, and what questions you should ask an insurance broker. We'll also discuss a few tips for getting the most out of your Medicare coverage.
3) Talking With Your Doctor: Making the Most of Your 15 Minute Appointment
In the past, the patient‐doctor relationship was one‐directional—the doctor typically took the lead and the patient followed. Today, a good patient‐doctor relationship is a partnership. To make the most of this partnership, we'll talk about how to:
- Get ready for a doctor’s visit
- Have a successful conversation about your health concerns
- Make decisions together with your doctor
4) The Care Partner Project: Safe & Sound in the Hospital: Your Must-Have Checklists, Tools and Tips
Many people are surprised to learn that… Common hazards in hospital care are the third leading cause of death in the US.
Highlights of this presentation include:
- The most common hospital hazards and cracks in care — and how you can help prevent them
- When to speak up and what to say when you’re worried about your loved one’s care
- What to expect that you’re not expecting in hospital care -- and how to prepare!
These topics and tips are relevant to people of all ages, especially to adults who care for older parents and seniors who have spouses and friends they help in a health crisis.
Past presentation locations include:
- Wilmette Public Library, sponsored by North Shore Village
- Vernon Area Public Library. Lincolnshire
- Glenview Public Library
- Rotary Club of Northbrook
- North Suburban YMCA, Northbrook
- Jewish Community Center, Northbrook
- Chestnut Square at The Glen
- Lake Forest Place
- The Lodge, Northbrook
- The Homestead, Morton Grove
- The Merion, Evanston
- Dickinson Hall, Lake Forest
- Patty Turner Senior Center, Deerfield
- Park Plaza, Chicago
- Lake Forest Bank & Trust (Platinum Adventures Club)
- Libertyville Bank & Trust (Platinum Adventures Club)
- Hadassah Chicago-North Shore
