Fall 2007 Dialogue in Best Practices
Should doctors always tell older adults how long they have to live? How much of a role should families play in communication about end of life issues? How does communication about end of life issues differ in various cultures? What are the ethical/spiritual issues at the end of life?
UWM's Center on Age & Community's
"Dialogues in Best Practices: How to Best Communicate End of Life Issues with Older Adults with End-Stage Dementia and their Families"
October 16th
3:00pm to 4:30pm
UWM's Zelazo Center, Room 171
Designed to raise and answer questions by and for both researchers and practitioners, the Dialogue will feature a moderated panel discussion with active participation by the audience. The panel will include a geriatric physician and a nurse practitioner from Community Care, a chaplain from a local hospice organization, and a family caregiver. CAC Post-Doctoral Fellow Jung Kwak, whose research specialty is end-of-life decision-making among culturally diverse groups of older adults, will also join the panel. Each panel member will briefly introduce their area of focus, after which each will pose one question to the audience to stimulate active discussion.
In addition to identifying the challenges associated with end of life treatments and care, the dialogue will explore emerging models of care with a focus on how family and professional caregivers can improve communication. "We hope to discuss examples of the best practices in the country," said Kwak. It is important to realize that "in different cultures, the norms about how you make decisions can be very different." As communication regarding end of life issues improves, researchers and practitioners alike expect that the quality of health care and satisfaction with that care will increase.
The Dialogue is free, but registration is required.
Space is limited.
Directions to UWM Campus
The event is being held at the Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, 2419 East Kenwood Blvd. The Zelazo Center is located between North Prospect and North Stowell on the south side of Kenwood. Accessible entry located on the south side of the building.
Scenic Lake Route From All Directions: From I-43 or I-94 near Downtown, take I-794 east to Lakefront exit. Proceed 3 miles north along the lake on Lincoln Memorial Dr. to the top of the hill, where Lincoln Memorial Dr. becomes E. Kenwood Blvd. and intersects with N. Lake Dr. Proceed straight (west) on Kenwood five blocks to campus. The Zelazo Center is located one block down on the left.
From the North: Take I-43 south to the Capitol Dr. East exit. Proceed east on Capitol to N. Downer Ave., then south (right) on Downer five blocks to campus. Proceed two blocks further to Kenwood Blvd and turn right. The Zelazo Center will be one block down on the left.
Parking
A paid parking lot located at the rear of the building can be accessed from either North Prospect or North Stowell. Paid Parking is available in the UWM Union Parking Structure across Kenwood Boulevard. Parking is free on Sundays only. Street parking is also available in the area as allowed by posted signs or meters. Spaces reserved for the physically challenged are located in all university parking lots.
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