Past Webinar: Difficult Conversations

Tuesday, November 19th, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Difficult Conversations (November 19, 2019)

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Join us on Tuesday, November 19th from 12:00-1:30 for a discussion of difficult conversations. Older people, like the rest of us, struggle with challenging situations and tough choices. Often, lifelong communities and age-friendly organizations are asked to help when an older person faces one of the tough decision points in life. The panelists will share stories, tips, and strategies for engaging in difficult conversations regarding driving cessation, alcohol use, and elder abuse and exploitation. All three of these issues can have a negative impact on the health and well-being on older folks. Age-friendly organizations have a role providing resources, connections to services and programs, and support for family members who are supporting an older person through one of these difficult conversations. Lifelong communities are a go-to source for information and connection and may actually be brought into one of these difficult conversations. Join us to learn how to navigate the choppy waters of a difficult conversation and help people get the support they need to enjoy their best possible life.

 

Presenters:
  • Patricia Kimball, Executive Director, Elder Abuse Institute of Maine
  • Melissa Grenier, Regional Manager, Alzheimer’s Association, New Hampshire
  • Nancy Fishwick, Nurse Practitioner, St. Joesph HeathCare