This course reviews best practices for identifying and managing pain. Discussions will explore barriers to adequate pain management including the myths and facts about morphine.

This program will provide clinicians with an understanding of the changes that occur in care needs and symptom burden in the last days, weeks, and months of life. Participants will be able to identify which interventions to provide to ease those burdens on both the patient and the family.

Complex Care Conversations is a day-long interactive, small-group program for clinicians who treat individuals dealing with serious, progressive illnesses. Participants will learn how to navigate goals-of-care conversations to elicit patients’ values and preferences in a mutually transformative way for clinicians and patients when time matters most.

Caring for patients through illness and death doesn’t end when your shift does. This program helps clinicians recognize vicarious grief, understand how cumulative loss affects well-being and burnout, and name what often goes unspoken at the bedside. Learn practical strategies to care for yourself and support your colleagues while continuing to provide compassionate, high-quality care.

In this course we will identify characteristics of each stage of dementia, discuss common challenges in providing care and identify communication and care tips to improve our daily interactions with patients living with dementia.

This two-part series is a comprehensive review of the most common symptoms that cause discomfort at end-of-life. Part 1 focuses on assessing and treating pain, dyspnea and anxiety. These courses discuss how these symptoms are typically treated and which medications to initiate for maximum effectiveness. The courses use assessment tools and case scenarios to promote group interaction and discussion.

This two-part series is a comprehensive review of the most common symptoms that cause discomfort at end-of-life. Part 1 focuses on assessing and treating pain, dyspnea and anxiety. Part 2 focuses on assessing and treating nausea/vomiting, delirium, agitation and constipation. These courses discuss how these symptoms are typically treated and which medications to initiate for maximum effectiveness. The courses use assessment tools and case scenarios to promote group interaction and discussion.

Caring for patients at the end of life requires more than clinical skill—it demands an understanding of how past trauma shapes a person’s final chapter. This session introduces the foundations of Trauma‑Informed Care (TIC) and its essential role in end‑of‑life settings. Participants will learn what trauma is, why older adults are uniquely vulnerable, and how trauma may appear through behaviors, communication patterns, emotional responses, or physical symptoms.

This course will help clinicians distinguish normal aging from early signs of dementia and other cognitive concerns. It covers practical examples, screening tools, and communication strategies to support older adults with empathy and clinical clarity. Participants will leave with evidence-based approaches to promote brain health, recognize red flags, and guide families through aging-related changes.

This course will examine the cross-cultural differences in how a dementia diagnosis is viewed and managed within families or communities, and the influence of cultural norms on caregiving roles and decision-making.

Gain the clarity and confidence you need to care for patients with serious illness by understanding how curative care, palliative care, and hospice differ—strengthening your conversations and enhancing the care you provide. Build the skills to recognize referral opportunities early and to communicate the benefits of palliative care in meaningful, patient centered ways.

This course reviews current medications for Alzheimer’s and related dementias, including cholinesterase inhibitors, memantine, and new anti-amyloid therapies. It highlights clinical indications, side effects, and monitoring strategies. Non-drug approaches like cognitive stimulation and caregiver support are also emphasized to promote comprehensive dementia care.

This course will provide clinicians with a clear understanding of the differences between palliative and hospice care services, when they are most beneficial for patients and how utilizing these services in partnership can optimize patient quality of life.