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UPCOMING WEBINARS
Living with Chronic Illness: Managing Life's Ups & Downs with Ongoing Illness
Speaker: Allison Fine, MSW, LICSW
Date: Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 10 am (PST)/1pm (EST)
Where: ONLINE via GoToWebinar.com.
Tickets Can be Acquired Here.
Living with chronic illness can impact many areas of life and the effects can leave individuals isolated and alone. In addition to physical symptoms from chronic illness, individuals can experience cognitive and emotional symptoms. These can include many losses -- i.e., a loss of a sense of self and of what you thought your life was going to be like. Many also experience anxiety and depression. Some illnesses are ongoing, while others come with flareups and periods of remission. Our speaker, Allison Fine, MSW, LICSW, founder and executive director for the Center for Chronic Illness, will discuss the challenges of living with chronic illness and multiple strategies and skills for managing those challenges. She has a broad understanding of the emotional challenges that individuals living with chronic illness face and will identify helpful tools and resources that can improve overall emotional well being.
More details will be send out via email mid-August. Email Jessica to be added to the mailing list.
Speaker: Allison Fine, MSW, LICSW
Date: Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 10 am (PST)/1pm (EST)
Where: ONLINE via GoToWebinar.com.
Tickets Can be Acquired Here.
Living with chronic illness can impact many areas of life and the effects can leave individuals isolated and alone. In addition to physical symptoms from chronic illness, individuals can experience cognitive and emotional symptoms. These can include many losses -- i.e., a loss of a sense of self and of what you thought your life was going to be like. Many also experience anxiety and depression. Some illnesses are ongoing, while others come with flareups and periods of remission. Our speaker, Allison Fine, MSW, LICSW, founder and executive director for the Center for Chronic Illness, will discuss the challenges of living with chronic illness and multiple strategies and skills for managing those challenges. She has a broad understanding of the emotional challenges that individuals living with chronic illness face and will identify helpful tools and resources that can improve overall emotional well being.
More details will be send out via email mid-August. Email Jessica to be added to the mailing list.
PAST WEBINARS
Finding Health Information You Can Trust
Speaker: Carolyn Martin, MLS, AHIP
Original Air Date: Wednesday, April 26th, 2017 at 10am (PST) /1pm (EST)
Finding health information that you can trust can be a daunting task given the vast online resources available at our fingertips. Join us for a presentation by Carolyn Martin, the Consumer Health Coordinator for the Pacific NW region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. She will help us figure out how to get the information you want and need from the comprehensive, but often overwhelming, National Library of Medicine and National Institute of Health databases. In addition, she will discuss what you should look for when evaluating the quality of health information on general Web sites and the importance of being a “cyberskeptic” if health claims sound too good to be true. She will walk us through reputable resources and provide links to information that librarians rely on.
Speaker: Carolyn Martin, MLS, AHIP
Original Air Date: Wednesday, April 26th, 2017 at 10am (PST) /1pm (EST)
Finding health information that you can trust can be a daunting task given the vast online resources available at our fingertips. Join us for a presentation by Carolyn Martin, the Consumer Health Coordinator for the Pacific NW region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. She will help us figure out how to get the information you want and need from the comprehensive, but often overwhelming, National Library of Medicine and National Institute of Health databases. In addition, she will discuss what you should look for when evaluating the quality of health information on general Web sites and the importance of being a “cyberskeptic” if health claims sound too good to be true. She will walk us through reputable resources and provide links to information that librarians rely on.
Medical Update on Alzheimer’s Disease: Prevention to Palliation
Speaker: Dr. Kris Rhoads
Original Air Date: Wednesday, February 15th
As our population ages, Neuropsychologist Dr. Kris Rhoads will present an update on the changing trends and demographics of Alzheimer’s disease (the most common form of dementia) and help us differentiate between normal versus pathological aging. Alzheimer’s can be difficult to diagnose within the context of multiple medical conditions such as combined depression and dementia. Early and accurate diagnosing is key. Commonly used procedures and tools for screening and diagnosis as well as best practices for communication and collaboration across multiple systems, including families and medical professionals will be described. New prevention techniques will be emphasized along with a discussion of early stage treatment, including non-pharmaceutical lifestyle interventions around exercise, diet, cognitive stimulation and enhancing community/social support networks. The innovative Washington State Plan for Alzheimer's disease as well as other helpful resources will be discussed.
Speaker: Dr. Kris Rhoads
Original Air Date: Wednesday, February 15th
As our population ages, Neuropsychologist Dr. Kris Rhoads will present an update on the changing trends and demographics of Alzheimer’s disease (the most common form of dementia) and help us differentiate between normal versus pathological aging. Alzheimer’s can be difficult to diagnose within the context of multiple medical conditions such as combined depression and dementia. Early and accurate diagnosing is key. Commonly used procedures and tools for screening and diagnosis as well as best practices for communication and collaboration across multiple systems, including families and medical professionals will be described. New prevention techniques will be emphasized along with a discussion of early stage treatment, including non-pharmaceutical lifestyle interventions around exercise, diet, cognitive stimulation and enhancing community/social support networks. The innovative Washington State Plan for Alzheimer's disease as well as other helpful resources will be discussed.
The Profound Impact of Untreated Hearing Loss
Speaker: Alexandra DeGroot
Original Air Date: Wednesday, September 28th
Hearing loss and its effects do not have to be "just part of getting older." 48 million Americans suffer from hearing loss. Dr. Alexandra deGroot will help us understand what hearing loss is, and how this “invisible disability,” which affects almost two thirds of adults over 60, can severely impact quality of life if not addressed effectively. Hearing loss can lead to decreased earning potential, increased risk of depression, dementia, falls, and very often strained personal relationships around communication issues. Whether you are advocating for clients or dealing with aging parents, there are many ways to cope with hearing loss -- hearing aids are not the only option. Dr. deGroot will share tools that an advocate or health professional can use to help individuals with hearing loss stay engaged with life and thrive. She will also discuss how to find a good audiologist, buy a quality hearing aid (without getting scammed), and find local advocacy and support resources.
Speaker: Alexandra DeGroot
Original Air Date: Wednesday, September 28th
Hearing loss and its effects do not have to be "just part of getting older." 48 million Americans suffer from hearing loss. Dr. Alexandra deGroot will help us understand what hearing loss is, and how this “invisible disability,” which affects almost two thirds of adults over 60, can severely impact quality of life if not addressed effectively. Hearing loss can lead to decreased earning potential, increased risk of depression, dementia, falls, and very often strained personal relationships around communication issues. Whether you are advocating for clients or dealing with aging parents, there are many ways to cope with hearing loss -- hearing aids are not the only option. Dr. deGroot will share tools that an advocate or health professional can use to help individuals with hearing loss stay engaged with life and thrive. She will also discuss how to find a good audiologist, buy a quality hearing aid (without getting scammed), and find local advocacy and support resources.
Speaking of Dying: Living Deeply...Dying Well
Speaker: Trudy James
Original Air Date: Thursday, February 4, 2016
Speaker: Trudy James
Original Air Date: Thursday, February 4, 2016
WASHAA Webinar featuring a viewing and discussion of the highly acclaimed documentary film “Speaking of Dying” www.speakingofdying.com
This 30 minute documentary shines a clear, bright light on death through the words and stories of patients, family members and medical providers. It is designed to empower viewers to learn about, and speak more openly about, their own end of life choices and desires. It is also a gentle tool that can be used by professionals to encourage and support meaningful conversations with clients, patients and their own families.
Trudy James, Founder and CEO of Heartwork is a seminary graduate and retired hospital chaplain who learned hands-on lessons about death, dying and grief in the early days of the AIDS epidemic in the South. Her ground-breaking work with AIDS was honored in the Clinton White House. Later, she created an AIDS Care Team program in Seattle and served as a chaplain at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. When she retired, she spent four years pioneering community-based end of life planning groups and two years producing a film that reflects the heart of those groups.
This 30 minute documentary shines a clear, bright light on death through the words and stories of patients, family members and medical providers. It is designed to empower viewers to learn about, and speak more openly about, their own end of life choices and desires. It is also a gentle tool that can be used by professionals to encourage and support meaningful conversations with clients, patients and their own families.
Trudy James, Founder and CEO of Heartwork is a seminary graduate and retired hospital chaplain who learned hands-on lessons about death, dying and grief in the early days of the AIDS epidemic in the South. Her ground-breaking work with AIDS was honored in the Clinton White House. Later, she created an AIDS Care Team program in Seattle and served as a chaplain at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. When she retired, she spent four years pioneering community-based end of life planning groups and two years producing a film that reflects the heart of those groups.
Understanding Medicare Coverage
Speaker: Dianne Walkup
Original Air Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Speaker: Dianne Walkup
Original Air Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Dianne Walkup, RDMS, HHP, CMBCS
If you are confused about Medicare options, you are not alone! Medicare's Open Enrollment starts October 15 and ends December 7th! Whether you are signing up for the first time, wanting to change your plan or are helping others clarify their options, this webinar is for you! Our speaker will explain Medicare, how it works, supplemental insurance options and how to get the most benefits without breaking the bank. It comes as a surprise to many that Medicare is not completely "free." Dianne has spent years helping clients get reimbursed for uncovered medical expenses and will share tips on what you need to know to avoid those costs in the first place. She knows the issues with constantly evolving Medicare rules and eligibility and will identify helpful resources, web links and tools to help you learn what will meet your individual needs and make sense of the multitude of options!
Misdiagnosis & Patient Advocacy
Speaker: Io Dolka
Original Air Date: June 24, 2016
Speaker: Io Dolka
Original Air Date: June 24, 2016
Io Dolka, WASHAA Co-Founder & Former Executive Director
Io Dolka, co-founder and former Executive Director of WASHAA, will help us understand misdiagnosis, what factors contribute to diagnostic error, how often it occurs, and what can be done about it. She weaves in moving personal stories on the impact of misdiagnosis and will share helpful tools and resources for both patients and clinicians to help advocate for best practices on this important issue.
Read Io Dolka's Bio
Read Io Dolka's Bio
Understanding WA State's "Death with Dignity" Law
Speaker: Karen Griffith
Original Air Date: March 30, 2016
Speaker: Karen Griffith
Original Air Date: March 30, 2016
For individuals facing end of life choices, WA State's "Death with Dignity" Act is one of many options. Karen Griffith, a volunteer with Compassion and Choices of Washington, will help us understand the complexities of this law and describe the carefully crafted built in safeguards. She will dispel some of the myths surrounding the law and will leave us with a better understanding of how and when it might be used for individuals considering end of life options.
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