The Cedar Valley Hospice Speakers Bureau provides educational presentations on various issues related to hospice and palliative care, death and dying, and grief. Presentations can be given to large or small groups and range from 20 minutes to daylong seminars. Topics can be modified to meet the needs of your group.
To schedule a speaker, please email Jennifer Siech, Community Outreach Representative, or call 319.272.2002.
Hospice 101
Explains Hospice and how it differs from other types of health care. Details Cedar Valley Hospice services, includes a video presentation
Care of the Actively Dying Person
Describes and explains the physical, psychosocial and spiritual aspects of the dying process
Pain and Symptom Management
Pain assessment and management with a focus on pain at the end-of-life
Advance Directives/Care Planning
Explains the terms and how it will benefit the patient and other family members
Communication in Living with a Life Threatening Illness
Discusses the importance of communication, comfort, and relationships among family members and the dying person to bring closure
Ethical and Legal Issues in End-of-Life Care
Discusses key ethical issues and legal concerns and available resources
Spiritual Issues at the End-of Life
Addresses spiritual needs and issues of the dying and the family
Hospice Home
Explains the function of the Cedar Valley Hospice Home located at 2001 Kimball Ave., Waterloo
Providing Spiritual and Psychosocial Care
During the Life Threatening Illness
Provides understanding of spiritual and psychosocial care as it relates to the dying person, the family, and professional care providers
Cultural Considerations in End-of-Life Care
Reviews dimensions of culture which influence end-of-life care and emphasize adequate communication to provide culturally sensitive care
Determining When Hospice Care is Appropriate for the Dementia Patient
Discusses how to determine when a dementia patient would benefit from hospice care
Dying and Death
Provides education and normalization on issues of grief, loss, and coping. Can conduct experiential in-services and workshops.
Grief - Bereavement - Loss
Addresses the challenging aspects of grief, loss, and bereavement of the dying person and their family
Caring for the Caregiver
Provides emotional and practical support to those who care for the ill and dying
“Final Gifts”
Develops an understanding of the special awareness, needs, and communications of the dying
The Eucalyptus Tree Program
Explains the special youth program that provides support and care for children and families experiencing life-threatening illness or grieving a death. Includes an educational video.
Children’s Grief
Provides knowledge of appropriate grief reactions in young people and how to watch for signs of complicated mourning
Talking to Children About Death
Discusses ways to approach children with age-appropriate language regarding an impending death or death that has occurred
Grief in the Classroom
Explores age-appropriate language and activities to help assist children in response to a loss event
Hospice Volunteer Programs
Shares the various opportunities individuals have to be a part of the Cedar Valley Hospice program of care
Hospice through the Eyes of a Surviving Family
Explains various hospice team benefits to the patient and the family by family members of a hospice patient
HIV/AIDS Education
Explains HIV/AIDS, treatment options and the psychosocial issues related to the diseases. A panel of CASS clients is available to discuss life with HIV/AIDS.
