Local Events and Workshops

Volunteers Needed at MIFA for Ombudsman Program: The Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA) is seeking volunteers for its Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, Volunteer Ombudsman Representatives advocate for residents of nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, and residential care homes throughout Shelby, Tipton, Fayette, and Lauderdale counties. Through weekly visits to facilities, volunteers will investigate complaints and monitor the residents’ quality of life, care, and rights.

Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age and complete a 12-hour training and certification program slated for March 30, 31 and April 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MIFA headquarters, 910 Vance Avenue. Because the application process requires an interview, background and reference checks, volunteers should apply no later than March 24.

To volunteer or for more information, contact Rick Finkey, volunteer coordinator, at rfinkey@mifa.org or (901) 527-0208, ext. 230.

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From the Center to Advance Palliative Care:

Incorporating Palliative Care Services into Long Term Care Settings
Thursday, March 25, 2010
1:30-2:30 PM Eastern

Register Now!

Featured Presenters:
Janet Larson Braun, RN, MSPH
Leadership Director
Hospice of the Bluegrass and
Palliative Care Center of the Bluegrass
Palliative Care Leadership Centers™

Todd Coté, MD, FAAHPM, FAAFP
Chief Medical Officer
Hospice of the Bluegrass and
Palliative Care Center of the Bluegrass

About the Presentation
Growing numbers of the frail elderly, including many with multiple co-morbidities, are residing in long term care settings today. In fact, 66% of them continue to reside there until they die–representing roughly 25% of all deaths. This presentation will discuss several models for increasing access to palliative care within long term care settings and addresses some of the barriers that currently exist.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Describe the demographic imperative for palliative care in long term care settings.
Discuss current models of practice.
Discuss bedside care expectations.
Review lessons learned and barriers to providing palliative care in long term care settings.
Who Should Attend?
Physicians; nurses; social workers, financial managers; administrators and others involved in operating a palliative care program.

Call Details
$89 per phone line or $99 for one phone line plus the audio conference CD-ROM (contains MP3 audio file and presentation PDF file)
Payment is online by credit card only
PowerPoint presentations accompany each audio conference
You will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with the presenter
Continue the discussion following the audio conference and post your questions and comments on CAPCconnect™ Forum in the Palliative Care in Long Term Care Settings topic!
We encourage you to invite your colleagues to listen with you
Any questions? Contact Margaret Schutz at (212) 201-2671 or margaret.schutz@mssm.edu

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Alzheimer’s Association 2010 Caregiver Conference: Mission Possible:

This event will be held on April 15 and 16, 2010, from 8:30 – 4:30 at the Agricenter International at 7777 Walnut Grove Road. April 15 is geared for family caregivers. April 16 is geared for professionals and will include presenters from Meharry Medical College. There is no charge, but pre-registration is required. You must pre-register by April 12. First come, first served. Space is limited. Call (901) 565-0011 to pre-register. This conference is made possible with funds provided by the Aging Commission of the Mid-South.