Expert Talks: Hospice Referrals by Alicia Antonio, MSN, RN, CIC
You are invited to our first ‘Expert Talks’ this year.
Changes in the hospice care industry are requiring us to upgrade our skills and knowledge – and those that do are able to redefine the quality of care they provide.
We’re here to help you gain deeper insights into hospice care and improve patient outcomes so we can uphold our commitment to giving the best care possible. Join us for a special talk on hospice care where you can learn how to:
✅ Initiate a hospice referral
✅ Identify the symptoms of decline
✅ Enumerate disease-specific eligibility
✅ Specify communication strategies for end-of-life care
Hope to see you there!
About the speaker:
Alicia Antonio has been a registered nurse for more than 20 years who has covered all areas in nursing from Post-Acute to Acute setting. Alicia has been a hospice nurse for the last 7 years of her career. She started as a case manager and moved into the management role in the past 3 years. She has helped open Solace hospice in their journey to get certified by CMS. Alicia earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Far Eastern University (FEU) in Manila, Philippines in 1993. She completed her Master’s Degree in Nursing in 2012 while balancing her ongoing
Silicon Valley Senior Roundtable sponsored by CI
We're pleased to sponsor the next Silicon Valley Senior Roundtable Meeting, and we hope you can join us! Dr. Bill Buchholz will be providing the latest updates on the season's infectious diseases.
Join us on Thursday, January 19th from 4:00 PM to 10:00 AM PST at 419 E Hamilton Ave in Campbell, CA 95008. For in-person attendees, please make sure you are fully vaccinated, have a temperature check, and wear a mask. We can't wait to see you there!
About Dr. Bill Buchholz
Dr. Bill Buchholz is a medical oncologist and was educated at Harvard University and Stanford Medical School. He has been practicing in the Los Altos area from 1978 until 2014 when he retired. Since then he has continued to lecture to professional and lay groups about Advance Care Planning, the End of Life Options Act (physician aided dying) and conducted workshops to help people—before they become patients—have more control over the medical care they receive when they are facing potentially mortal illnesses.
He serves on the Senior Commission of Los Altos, the medical ethics committees of El Camino Hospital and Santa Clara County Medical Association. He was chosen as a Changemaker Fellow at Los Altos United Methodist Church; his project was Creative Aging.
Webinar: Preventive Dementia Care Expert Talk Webinar featuring Beth Corwin
Join Care Indeed on Wednesday, August 19th at 11:00 a.m. PST for a session with Cognitive Expert Beth Corwin. Beth will examine what Dementia is and isn't, and preventive measures to consider. This very informative talk will cover new things you may not know about the condition, including dangerous daily habits that may pose risks.
10th Annual Caregiver's Count Virtual Conference
Care Indeed is proud to be sponsoring at this year's Annual Caregiver's Count. This year the conference will be held virtually through Aging Services Collaborative of Santa Clara. This annual event is designed for families and friends caring for their loved ones. The conference will feature professional speakers covering wide-ranging topics to support caregivers. Past conference topics have included in-home support services, compassion fatigue, advocacy, caregiving info, etc.
This year's topics include the following:
Register today for this free informational conference at
30th Annual WRC-ALCA Conference
Care Indeed is looking forward to being sponsors at this year's 30th WRC-ALCA Virtual Conference! Join us from the comfort of your home from September 24th to September 26th. ALCA will have several guest speakers with the opportunity for training and certification. In addition, there will be multiple breakout sessions each with a clinical, legal/ethical, innovative practice, or self-care focus. We look forward to seeing you there!
THE ART OF PERSEVERANCE with Guy Kawasaki
Join Care Indeed as we ring in our 10th Anniversary with special guest speaker, author, entrepreneur, and evangelist, Guy Kawasaki! Guy will be sharing his insights on perseverance, resilience, and how organizations and leaders can adapt to our rapidly changing world.
Guy has inspired and empowered millions of entrepreneurs throughout his career through his unique approaches to innovation, enchantment, social media, evangelism, and entrepreneurship. He is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller and is most notably known for popularizing evangelism through his work with Mercedes-Benz, Apple, and as Canva's current Chief Evangelist- an online graphics-design firm.
He is also the creator of the Remarkable People podcast - interviewing thought leaders, legends, iconoclasts, and moguls to help us understand the world through different perspectives and lenses.
We are thrilled to present this special event, and hope you can join us in celebrating a decade of impact!
Everything You Need to Know About the VetAssist® Program
Learn everything you need to know about the VetAssist® Program and how your family and clients can qualify for benefits. VetAssist helps veterans, or their surviving spouses, apply for a little-known Department of Veterans Affairs benefit to pay for assistance with activities of daily living and in-home services.
The exclusive VetAssist® Program helps veterans, or their surviving spouses, apply for a little-known Department of Veterans Affairs benefit to pay for assistance with activities of daily living. Mark Cohen will discuss how you can get home care started before the VA processes the claim and before the clients receive VA funds.
VetAssist can provide a 0%, interest-free loan so home care can begin almost immediately. The loan can be reimbursed with funds from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) upon approval of the Aid and Attendance benefit. The program also furnishes continuing client service and on-going compliance monitoring, all with no out-of-pocket costs.
Diabetes Management Tips and Resources
Join us for a monthly seminar featuring Vince Amazona, LVN, where he will discuss Diabetes management tips and resources on how to help a loved one or client living with the condition.
Topics will include:
We look forward to seeing you online!
Dementia Friendly Communication Strategies for Professionals
The skills needed to communicate with adults with diminished capacity effectively play an integral role in successfully managing their emotional and physical health journey Throughout the healthcare continuum, professionals must objectively identify common communication pitfalls as the disease progresses to develop and implement effective strategies.
In this presentation, Dementia and Alzheimer’s expert Tami Anastasia, M.A., CSA, will guide attendees through a deeper dive into the different communication obstacles and limitations created by cognitive impairments caused by dementia. In addition, Anastasia will provide key takeaways to assist professionals with identifying communication challenges, approaching breakdowns, and how to connect with clients by adopting a compassionate approach to connection.
Diabetes Care Management Specialized Talk
If you did not get a chance to join us for our Diabetes Management Specialized Talk, here is your chance! Join us with Vince Amazona, LVN, where he will discuss Diabetes management tips and resources on how to help a loved one or client living with the condition.
Topics will include:
-Understanding the disease process
-Necessary precautions
-Working with dietary restrictions/specialty diets
-Monitoring medication and blood sugar levels
We look forward to seeing you online!
COVID-19 Vaccine Matters Common Questions and Issues with William M. Buchholz, MD
We are pleased to host special guest speaker, Dr. Bill Buchholz to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine. He will be covering the following topics
- Reasons for Reluctance and possible responses
- Statistics and data: Incidence and mortality from SARS-CoV-2 virus and COVID-19 disease
- Risk of side effects from the vaccine
- Vaccination beneficial effects
- Mutations in SARS-CoV-2
Come with questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you there!