"I will never forget the kindness and compassion your staff showed to our mother and family. I appreciate and support your mission."
"Our family wishes to thank all of you who helped us with our mom. Without your help, we would have been at a loss."
"Thank you so much for the loving care you gave my mother during the final days of her life. You presence and support gave her strength and helped calm her restless spirit and eased her pain. It was a great comfort to me and my children to know that you were with Mom when we could not be there."
Seasons Hospice Community Education
Seasons Hospice staff and volunteers with expertise in hospice care and bereavement support are available to speak to your professional or religious group, civic organization, club, school, or business.
Presentations vary in length from a 15 minute talk to multiple day in-services, workshops, and groups. Programs can be designed to meet the specific needs of any size group. Dates and locations are negotiable. Sample topics are listed below.
Sample Topics – Hospice
The Basics of Hospice Services – Facts and Philosophies
When is it Time for Hospice?
Pain and Other Symptom Management
Caring for the Seriously Ill Patient
Care of the Caregiver
Advance Directives and Living Wills
Music Therapy and Hospice Care
Walking With a Loved One Who is Dying
Supporting Families of Hospice Patients
Getting Involved as a Volunteer
Speaker Registration Form
To request a speaker, complete the online form, or contact Beth Taraba at 507-285-1930.
How are services paid for?
Services are offered at no charge and are funded through community support and voluntary donations.
Bereavement Information For General Audiences
Sample Topics
Myths & Facts about Bereavement
What Do I Say to the Terminally Ill?
Supporting Someone Who Is Grieving
Grief and Loss
Grief in the Workplace
Coping with Grief During the Holidays/Special Days
Anticipatory Grief for Loved Ones
Bereavement Information For Health Care Professionals, Volunteers, And Anyone Who Supports the Bereaved
Sample Topics
Understanding Bereavement
Maintaining Healthy Boundaries
Therapeutic Interventions
Caring for Yourself While Caring For Another
Speaker Registration Form
To request a speaker, complete the online form, or contact Beth Taraba at 507-285-1930.
How are services paid for?
Services are offered at no charge and are funded through community support and voluntary donations.