Coalition Events

Dr. James Burleigh will discuss opioid use for symptom management in hospice, how this is affected by the prevalence of addiction in the general population, and the strategies necessary to prevent misuse while receiving hospice.

Chaplains Tom Adil, Susan Iliff, and David Troxler from the Spiritual Care Department at Tower Health- Reading Hospital will discuss serving others in times of crisis, including patients, health care workers and themselves. Meeting ID: 874 1896 1079 Passcode: 230607

(In person and online. See top of page for information.) Practitioner Susan Rehhausser introduces us to the ancient spiritual practice of Reiki--what it is, how it works, and how it can benefit us. She will also explain who can offer and receive Reiki.

Presentation by: Sister Jean Jacobchik, OSF Sr. Jacobchik will discuss how to live in the present moment and will share the benefits of living in the present moment. As we move beyond the pandemic, let us integrate new skills for our own well-being. We owe it to ourselves!

The presenters will discuss what is a Death Doula, what do they do and when might you want or need a Death Doula. They will also discuss death positivity and all its applications.

Dr. Kimball will review an important public awareness campaign – The Conversation Project.

Panel Discussion & Presentation by: Marty Grimm, Nancy Aulenbach, and Walter Gensemer

Presented by: Kenneth J. Doka, Ph.D Dr. Doka is extensively published in the clinical lecture and books on Grief and End-of-Life Care issues under the auspices of the Hospice Foundation of America, where he continues to serve as a Senior Consultant.

Presented by: Ms. Angela Snyder, RN, MSN, MHA, CHPN & Ms. Leann Thrapp, RN, BSN, MA, CHPCA. Angie and Leann have watched as the healthcare community and others were impacted by the pandemic and recognize the lingering effects that will continue to affect all people when the pandemic subsides.

Letters to Heaven is another way of looking at journaling as a way to help in the grieving process. It can be once and done, or used as a daily communication tool to your loved one that has passed.

Mr. Doaty has been facilitating GriefShare support groups for the past 15 years. Randy will talk about a different concept of how to view grief.

Presented by: William R. Blumer ESQ Bill is a Certified Elder Law Attorney. He will talk to us about how to evaluate your current power of attorney documents to see if they say what they should, but often do not. THANK YOU to this month’s sponsor, The Heritage at Green Hills

At a Death Café, people, often strangers, gather to discuss topics surrounding death. The objective is “to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives. There is no agenda. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session.”