Hospice of the Good Shepherd education on death, dying and life transitions

As part of our mission, we at Hospice are largely committed to providing education about dying, death and bereavement, hospice philosophy and care. We offer a variety of educational programs to promote community knowledge and engage community members in end of life issues.

In spring 2012, Circle of Caring at Hospice of the Good Shepherd will continue hosting its “Public Messages, Personal Experiences” educational series. Programs in the series will address the many changes and challenges in the current healthcare environment and offer a place to consider unexplored or under-explored areas in the fields of aging, dying, death, grief and other life transitions. Continuing education credits will be available to health care professionals.

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Lessons from the End of Life
Presented by Boston Globe columnist and primary care internist, Suzanne Koven, MD

Our sincere apologies for running out of handouts at this event. Here are the links for both the poems and reference list.

Click Here for Poems

Click Here for Reference List

Dr. Phillip Kelleher “Food For Thought” Breakfast “Over 90 & Loving It"

May 24, 2012
Lasell Village
120 Seminary Avenue, Newton, MA
(in the Main Dining Room)
8:30am-10:30am

What if we forgot to grow old? Imagine not being aware of chronological age at all – but living life as though the future and youth were eternal. This program will feature a screening of one of the most talked about PBS documentaries, Over 90 & Loving It, that will make you laugh and cry as you are inspired by people across the age and health spectrum who are living full lives and truly exemplifying the philosophy that age is just a number. 1.5 FREE Continuing Education Credits for nurses, social workers & marriage & family therapists.

For more information or to register, contact Jennifer Sax by

Bringing Peace: The Unique Needs of Vietnam Veterans at the End of Life
June 14, 2012
VA Boston Healthcare System
1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA
Registration 5:45pm
Program 6:00-7:30pm

Although the Vietnam War officially ended in 1975, it is still very present in the lives of thousands of veterans and their families. Medical personnel, social workers, mental health professionals, and others providing support to veterans in healthcare settings will learn about the unique medical and psychosocial end-of-life needs specific to Vietnam veterans including assessment and intervention techniques.

Presentation will focus on end-of-life care, with application to working with Vietnam veterans in the healthcare setting in general by examining military culture, exploring issues unique to Vietnam veterans, and discussing ways to provide supportive [end-of-life] care for these individuals. The presentation will include veterans’ stories as well as real life case examples of working with Vietnam veterans in the health care setting.

For more information or to register, contact Jennifer Sax by