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Dementia and Dying in a Digital Age
June 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm EDT
Webinar Description
It’s been more than 30 years since the Patient Self Determination Act codified the use of advance directives in hospitals and other medical facilities. While traditional advance directives still serve an important role for your clients, they do have their limitations.
Many directives do not address issues of cognitive decline, a growing concern among seniors. They also do not take into consideration drastic changes in health, such as a terminal diagnosis, which can cause clients to reconsider some treatments.
During this webinar, Randi Siegel, MBA, will outline innovations in advance care planning that give your clients more nuanced control over their health care. You’ll also learn about resources to help your clients discuss their wishes with their loved ones.
Topics Covered:
- Dementia Directives: A new form of advance directive to help clients take control of their healthcare if they develop Alzheimer’s or dementia. You’ll learn about the different versions that are available and how they help your clients.
- POLST: An advance care planning tool for clients who are seriously ill or have advanced frailty. You’ll learn how this document differs from an advance directive and when it is appropriate for your clients.
- Medical Aid in Dying: One in five Americans now live in a state where they have access to Medical Aid in Dying. You’ll learn about where it’s legal and what this means for your clients.
- Conversations with Clients: Resources to help clients choose their health care agent and discuss their health care wishes. You’ll learn how to help clients communicate their wishes so they can minimize confusion, doubt, and stress during medical emergencies.
Continuing Education Credits
This webinar has been approved for 1.5 hours CLE credit by the State of Florida
Other states may offer CLE credit for programs meeting their accreditation requirements. Attendees wishing to receive CLE credit in states other than Florida will be responsible for applying for credit in those states and submitting any documentation required with the application. InterActive Legal does not provide information on any particular state’s requirements for obtaining CLE credit or documentation intended specifically for the purpose of obtaining CLE credit in any particular state.
Webinar Sponsors
Randi Siegel, MBA, is a state liaison for NHDD and President of DocuBank®, a national digital registry of advance directives providing client preparedness through instant document access 24/7/365. Working with estate planning professionals since 1997, Randi speaks nationally at estate planning conferences and has appeared in the media as an authority on registries and advance care planning (ACP). She actively promotes ACP and patient self-advocacy as a member of the national Coalition to Transform Advanced Care and as a trained ACP facilitator. Along with her background in health policy and population health, Randi has real-world experience as a hospital administrator and executive. She holds an MBA in health care management from the Wharton School.