(HS Galloway-Salazar 078894 2024) Re-Imagining End of Life Care for Our Nation's Military Veterans and Their Loved Ones

Course overview

When caring for veterans at the end of their life, it is imperative to respond appropriately to their individual needs based on their lived experiences. The veteran community is a multifaceted population with a unique culture. Veterans often carry achievements, stories, and memories related to their time in service. Additionally, some Veterans have emotional and psychological painful memories and traumatic experiences that resurface at the end of life. To be called to the space of serving military veterans at the end of life, you must bring cultural humility to the bedside, with a willingness to understand how military experiences may impact the end-of-life journey. Join Qwynn Galloway-Salazar, PhD, the Founder and CEO of In Their Honor, for this insightful session, designed to provide knowledge, skills, and essential tools for professionals working with veterans at the end of life and their families. You will gain a compassionate approach to address the impact of military experiences on coping with serious illness, dying, death, and grieving. Explore use of conversation tools related to military experience, coping, and the journey of dying. Significant attention will also be paid to the needs of the caregiver and loved ones.