Choices through Knowledge: End-of-Life Care

Date and Time: Saturday Nov 3 and Sunday Nov 4, 2012, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Royal Victoria College, 3425 University, room #107

Cost:
General Public: $199.00
Come with a Friend discount*: $149.00
Students, MCLL Members and McGill Alumni: $159.00
McGill Staff: $99.00

* For a limited time only, you can take advantage of our Come with a Friend promotion which entitles any friends you bring to 25% off on the General Public price.



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“You matter because you are you. You matter up to the last moment of your life, and we will do all we can, not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die.” Cicely Saunders

Death is the inevitable unknown with which we must all eventually grapple – either in ourselves or in supporting those close to us. As in all things, the more we know the better choices we can make. This workshop provides an opportunity for individuals to enhance their capacity to respond to and deal with death through an increased knowledge of palliative care and of the tools that make it up. In this interactive 2-day workshop, we will explore the following:

Death in Canadian Society and Palliative Care – An Overview
The Dying Process -- Emotional reactions and responses to dying
Communication -- Effective communication in end-of-life and palliative care
Personal Care -- Practical methods for providing assistance
Pain and Symptom Control --Management techniques
Death -- Recognizing the signs and what to do
The Grief Process -- How it affects individuals and methods of coping
Stress Management -- Unique stresses of palliative care

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Facilitator
Jo Ann Jones, R.N., M.Ed., is a graduate nurse with a M.Ed. from McGill University specializing in adult education. Her experience spans 20 years working as a nurse consultant and specialist in Oncology and Palliative Care in hospital and home care. A former Adjunct-Professor at McGill University and frequent presenter at national and international conferences, she continues to teach in the field of health education. Jo Ann is currently the Health Consultant and Community Support Coordinator for the Community Health and Social Services Network (CHSSN) Telehealth program.

As a member of the National Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association she contributed to the development of The Training Manual for Home Support Workers, a model used throughout Canada to train volunteers, families and professionals in end of life care.

Jo-Ann is currently the Health Consultant and Community Support Coordinator for the CHSSN Telehealth Program.