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RECORDEDMay 13 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Chris Palmer, Author and End-of-Life ActivistLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineAn ethical will (or legacy letter) allows us to pass on our values, stories, and life lessons to our loved ones. In this class, Chris Palmer, author of the book Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to the End of Life, will give a presentation on the deeply rewarding process of writing an ethical will – and why it matters. By the end of Chris's... read moreAn ethical will (or legacy letter) allows us to pass on our values, stories, and life lessons to our loved ones. In this class, Chris Palmer, author of the book Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to the End of Life, will give a presentation on the deeply rewarding process of writing an ethical will – and why it matters. By the end of Chris's presentation, you will have made significant progress toward completing the first draft of your ethical will. This program is generously supported by the Frederick H. Bowis Community Fund. -
RECORDEDMay 27 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Kathryn Reid, CRNP, Suburban Hospital and Dr. Lee-Anne West, Interim CEO/CMO, Montgomery & Prince George’s HospiceLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlinePlanning ahead means knowing your choices. This informative session explains the differences between hospice and palliative care, when each is appropriate, and how these services support both individuals and families. Representatives from Suburban Hospital and Montgomery & Prince George’s Hospice will offer brief, practical overviews of services,... read morePlanning ahead means knowing your choices. This informative session explains the differences between hospice and palliative care, when each is appropriate, and how these services support both individuals and families. Representatives from Suburban Hospital and Montgomery & Prince George’s Hospice will offer brief, practical overviews of services, including pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, care settings, insurance coverage, and how to begin the conversation with loved ones and physicians. A moderated panel discussion and audience Q&A will follow, offering the opportunity for candid questions and clear, compassionate guidance. This program is generously supported by the Frederick H. Bowis Community Fund. -
RECORDEDJune 10 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara Blaylock, President, Funeral Consumers Alliance of Maryland and EnvironsLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineKnowing your funeral options and rights reduces the risk of spending more than is necessary at a time of emotional distress when you may not be thinking clearly. Learn the steps to take now to make it easier on your family when your time comes, and to make it easier on yourself when you have to arrange after-death care for another. The Funeral Consumers... read moreKnowing your funeral options and rights reduces the risk of spending more than is necessary at a time of emotional distress when you may not be thinking clearly. Learn the steps to take now to make it easier on your family when your time comes, and to make it easier on yourself when you have to arrange after-death care for another. The Funeral Consumers Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating people about how to arrange meaningful, dignified, and affordable after-death care. This program is generously supported by the Frederick H. Bowis Community Fund. -
RECORDEDJune 24 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Rev. Dr. Brandon Brewer, Director, Adult Bereavement Services, CaringMattersLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineParticipants are invited into a compassionate conversation about the inner experience of dying. This presentation examines how fear, uncertainty, and grief shape the end-of-life process, and highlights supportive practices that foster meaning, connection, and peace. Through reflection and practical guidance, attendees will gain insight into the emotional... read moreParticipants are invited into a compassionate conversation about the inner experience of dying. This presentation examines how fear, uncertainty, and grief shape the end-of-life process, and highlights supportive practices that foster meaning, connection, and peace. Through reflection and practical guidance, attendees will gain insight into the emotional and spiritual resources that help individuals and families navigate life’s final chapter with greater understanding and care. This program is generously supported by the Frederick H. Bowis Community Fund.
