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Golden Rules for the Golden Years: Resources to Help Reduce Symptom Burden and Caregiver Burnout

756 views · Published 29 January 2016 · 1:00:10 · Indexed 26 October 2026

Channel: GreekOrthodoxChurch · 2016 · Nonprofits & Activism

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This webinar features Dr. Evgenia Litrivis, board certified internist, geriatrician, and palliative care physician.

The number of older adults living with chronic, serious illness is
increasing. This can be associated with physical and psychological stress in the elderly, as well as the need for caregiver support. The goals of this webinar are to provide an understanding of the following topics:

1. The beneficial role of palliative care as a medical specialty for age related illnesses

2. The role of the caregiver and strategies to reduce caregiver burnout

3. Advance directives

These topics will be discussed within the context of dementia - a leading cause of illness and need for caregiver support among older adults.

To download the PowerPoint from this webinar visit: http://bit.ly/1KUrSuC

This webinar originally aired on January 28, 2016.

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