Community Education

Speakers Bureau Program

Wherever you are in your healthcare journey, it’s important to understand your options and share your wishes with others. As Northeast Wisconsin’s leading resource for those facing the challenges of aging, serious illness, end-of-life or grief, Unity is here to help. At no charge, Unity’s Speaker Bureau Program offers education on a variety of topics presented by our experienced physicians, nurses, social workers, grief counselors and administrative staff. Whether you are seeking education for a workplace lunch-and-learn, a faith-based meeting, or an in-service training at a nursing home or assisted living facility, Unity is here to share our expertise and empower you with valuable information to assist in enhancing quality of life. Presentations are tailored to meet your available time, interest level, and number of participants.

Topics for Everyone

Care That Transitions With You

  • Signs that I may benefit from nonmedical, in-home assistance
  • Hospice and palliative philosophy of care and common myths
  • Difference between Unity’s Hospice Care and Supportive Care Management programs
  • How holistic care supports the highest quality of life for patients, families, and caregivers
  • Breadth of services provided by Unity Grief and Education Center

Care of the Caregiver

  • Compassion fatigue
  • Signs of burnout and risks
  • Tips and techniques
  • Workplace implications
  • Compassion satisfaction
  • Community resources

Advanced Care Planning

  • Benefits of advanced care planning
  • Communicating your wishes and values
  • Selecting a healthcare agent
  • Documents and resources

Aging in Place: In-Home Caregivers

  • Care Companions, Unity’s Non-Medical Care Program
  • Who benefits from this service and am I eligible
  • How is it paid for
  • How to get started

SCM (Supportive Care Management) / Palliative Care

  • How does it differ from hospice care
  • Eligibility considerations
  • What is provided
  • Where is care provided
  • How is it paid for

Spirituality During End-of-Life

  • Definition of spirituality
  • Spiritual assessment and intervention
  • Impact of spirituality during the end-of-life

Grief & Loss*

  • Children and Grief
  • Grief and the Holidays
  • Grief and Self-care
  • Journey of Grief
  • Life After Caregiving
  • Talking To Children about Death & Dying

*All topics are individual presentations.

Topics for Healthcare Professionals

Hospice 101

  • Difference between hospice, palliative, and acute care
  • Hospice philosophy of care
  • Eligibility guidelines & benefits
  • Starting an end-of-life conversation

End of Life Symptom Management

  • Pain/Opioid Use
  • Shortness of breath
  • Terminal Restlessness
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Nutrition issues
  • Constipation
  • Secretions

Request a Speaker

If you are interested in scheduling an expert speaker for your club, organization or employer, please contact us.

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