Conscious Caregiving with L & L - "End of Life Care"

Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations" hosted by Lori La Bey & Lance A. Slatton.   This month the topic is "End of Life Care" and features an All-Star panel.   Dr. Anne Kenny: Anne Kenny, MD is a geriatrician and palliative care physician, author of Making Tough Decisions about End-of-Life Care in Dementia and Founder of Together in Dementia - an educational/informational blog/coaching/course platform with a mission to provide physician-informed approach to care from someone who has also traveled the dementia journey.   David McNally: David McNally is a professional speaker and author of several bestselling books including Mark Of An Eagle and Be Your Own Brand. He has been married twice, both spouses of whom have passed away. His second wife, Cheryl, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in June of 2019, and passed away in June this year. Cheryl made a decision after her original diagnosis that she would not go into memory care and when her quality of life diminished to where life no longer had meaning, she would VSED (Voluntarily Stop Eating and Drinking).   Dr. Joseph Byrd: Joseph Byrd is a minister, theologian, and attorney. He has served as the Lead Pastor in congregations in North Dakota, Kentucky, Florida, Tennessee, and Michigan as well as serving as a seminary professor teaching practical theology and pastoral ministry. He has practiced law serving as County Attorney in Tennessee; a City Attorney in Florida; Assistant Attorney General in the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office; and most recently Disciplinary Counsel and Lead Attorney for Indigent Services with the Tennessee Supreme Court.   Pastor Ben Murray: Ben Murray is the Lead Pastor at Northville Christian Assembly in Northville, MI. He has been in full-time ministry for 19 years and has filled many positions from a Children’s Pastor, an Associate Pastor, and now a Lead Pastor.   Kim Callinan CEO of Compassion & Choices: Kim Callinan is the President and CEO of Compassion & Choices, where she has had a leadership role in realizing patient directed end of life care for the past eight years. She launched the Finish Strong initiative, designed to empower patients to take charge of the final chapter of their lives; played a leadership role in the authorization and implementation of medical aid in dying into six new jurisdictions; and launched an initiative to address the inequities in end of life care and planning for historically underserved communities.   Patty Mouton VP of Alzheimer's Orange County: Patty Barnett Mouton, MSGc, has served as Vice President at Alzheimer’s Orange County since 2005. She is passionate about enhancing quality of life for older adults, and people with life-limiting illness. Among her roles in the community, Patty serves as Program Director for the Hoag Hospital Palliative Care education program, is appointed to the Senior Citizens Advisory Council to the OC Board of Supervisors, as well as the Provider Advisory Committee to CalOptima.   Brian Fulcher: Brian Fulcher is the Family Service Manager at Sunset Kapala Glodek Funeral Home and Cemetery as well as Wulff Funeral Home. He leads a team of committed, compassionate Family Service Counselors who find fulfillment and professional satisfaction in helping individuals and families prepare for and plan their legacy.   Carrie Rowell: As a mortician and funeral celebrant, she has a deep compassion and understanding when helping families through the life changing experience of the death of a loved one. As a teaching specialist with the University of Minnesota Program of Mortuary Science, and teaches the future funeral directors the importance of anticipatory grief that both families and the person with dementia experience.   Visit Conscious Caregiving with L & L's Official Website: https://www.https://consciouscaregivingll.com    

Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations" hosted by Lori La Bey & Lance A. Slatton.   This month the topic is "End of Life Care" and features an All-Star panel.   Dr. Anne Kenny: Anne Kenny, MD is a geriatrician and palliative care physician, author of Making Tough Decisions about End-of-Life Care in Dementia and Founder of Together in Dementia - an educational/informational blog/coaching/course platform with a mission to provide physician-informed approach to care from someone who has also traveled the dementia journey.   David McNally: David McNally is a professional speaker and author of several bestselling books including Mark Of An Eagle and Be Your Own Brand. He has been married twice, both spouses of whom have passed away. His second wife, Cheryl, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in June of 2019, and passed away in June this year. Cheryl made a decision after her original diagnosis that she would not go into memory care and when her quality of life diminished to where life no longer had meaning, she would VSED (Voluntarily Stop Eating and Drinking).   Dr. Joseph Byrd: Joseph Byrd is a minister, theologian, and attorney. He has served as the Lead Pastor in congregations in North Dakota, Kentucky, Florida, Tennessee, and Michigan as well as serving as a seminary professor teaching practical theology and pastoral ministry. He has practiced law serving as County Attorney in Tennessee; a City Attorney in Florida; Assistant Attorney General in the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office; and most recently Disciplinary Counsel and Lead Attorney for Indigent Services with the Tennessee Supreme Court.   Pastor Ben Murray: Ben Murray is the Lead Pastor at Northville Christian Assembly in Northville, MI. He has been in full-time ministry for 19 years and has filled many positions from a Children’s Pastor, an Associate Pastor, and now a Lead Pastor.   Kim Callinan CEO of Compassion & Choices: Kim Callinan is the President and CEO of Compassion & Choices, where she has had a leadership role in realizing patient directed end of life care for the past eight years. She launched the Finish Strong initiative, designed to empower patients to take charge of the final chapter of their lives; played a leadership role in the authorization and implementation of medical aid in dying into six new jurisdictions; and launched an initiative to address the inequities in end of life care and planning for historically underserved communities.   Patty Mouton VP of Alzheimer's Orange County: Patty Barnett Mouton, MSGc, has served as Vice President at Alzheimer’s Orange County since 2005. She is passionate about enhancing quality of life for older adults, and people with life-limiting illness. Among her roles in the community, Patty serves as Program Director for the Hoag Hospital Palliative Care education program, is appointed to the Senior Citizens Advisory Council to the OC Board of Supervisors, as well as the Provider Advisory Committee to CalOptima.   Brian Fulcher: Brian Fulcher is the Family Service Manager at Sunset Kapala Glodek Funeral Home and Cemetery as well as Wulff Funeral Home. He leads a team of committed, compassionate Family Service Counselors who find fulfillment and professional satisfaction in helping individuals and families prepare for and plan their legacy.   Carrie Rowell: As a mortician and funeral celebrant, she has a deep compassion and understanding when helping families through the life changing experience of the death of a loved one. As a teaching specialist with the University of Minnesota Program of Mortuary Science, and teaches the future funeral directors the importance of anticipatory grief that both families and the person with dementia experience.   Visit Conscious Caregiving with L & L's Official Website: https://www.https://consciouscaregivingll.com