RESOURCES for End of Life Care

Speakers Bureau

The Southern Tier End of Life Coalition is proud to offer professional speakers covering a variety of topic areas. Just call or email the individual listed to setup a presentation for your religious, employment or social group.

CLICK HERE to view the Speakers Bureau (PDF file).

Booklets and Videos

Preparing Now for Future Health Care Emergencies
Everyone age 18 and older should have advance directive forms in place. Understand why you need directives and how to get your forms completed.

CLICK HERE to view the BOOKLET (8 page, PDF file)

CLICK HERE to watch the VIDEO (8:35 min, WMV video)

Advance Care Planning
During Advance Care Planning Week 2009, the End of Life Coalition partnered with NewsChannel34 to get the word out about advance directives. Please view the following interviews for a range of information about advance care planning.

Interview One: Pastor Greg Johnson, Beautiful Plain Baptist Church (2:55 min, WMV video)

Interview Two: Nancy Frank, UHS (2:50 min, WMV video)

Interview Three: Tanya Walker, Action for Older Persons (2:16 min, WMV video)

Readings

Legal and Financial Planning for People with Alzheimer’s Disease
This six-page, large print Fact Sheet addresses the importance of early legal and financial planning for people recently diagnosed with a serious illness that is expected to involve declining mental health. The Fact Sheet presents a basic, consumer-oriented overview of medical, legal and financial planning documents, advance planning advice and steps for getting affairs in order, and a listing of national resources. The Fact Sheet was published June 2008 by the Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral (ADEAR) Center - A Service of the National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health & U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CLICK HERE.

Care with Compassion
"Care with Compassion” presents a clear picture of the rapid growth trend and benefits of palliative care programs for hospitals and their C-suite leaders. The article may serve as a useful springboard to help bolster support and strategic placement of palliative care programs. The article was written by Susan Meyers and published in the May issue of Trustee Magazine, a periodical of the American Hospital Association. CLICK HERE.