December 9, 2025
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
FREE EVENT
In-Person at Direction Home (1949 Town Park Blvd., Uniontown) OR virtually on Zoom
1.0 CEU available for:
LSW/LISW/SWA (CSWMFT #: RSX069601)
LPC/LPCC (CSWMFT #: RCX031303)
Nurses (via reciprocity between OBN and CSWMFT licensing boards)
Summary:
Caregivers of elderly loved ones play a vital role in bridging the communication between their family member and the healthcare team. Medical appointments can often feel overwhelming for caregivers and patients, however, there are strategies caregivers can use to ensure that they are effectively advocating for their loved ones. During this interactive session, participants will learn how to prepare for appointments, communicate effectively under time constraints, and ask the right questions. Strategies will be discussed alongside realistic scenarios caregivers face. Whether participants are new to caregiving responsibilities or have years of experience, they will leave with actionable techniques to be a stronger advocate for their loved one’s health and wellbeing.
Objectives:
- Prepare effectively for medical appointments by organizing key information, questions, and concerns in advance
- Communicate clearly and concisely with healthcare providers about their loved one's symptoms, changes in condition, and care needs
- Ask focused questions to clarify treatment plans
- Navigate challenging conversations, including advocating for second options or expressing concerns about care
Speaker: Dr. Andrea L. Meluch
REGISTRATION & CANCELLATION INFORMATION:
In-person class sizes are limited, so register early. Classes with low registrations may be canceled. If the class is canceled or moved, participants will be contacted via email at least 24 hours in advance.
Classes start and end on time. To ensure a quality experience for all, please log in (virtual events) or arrive (in-person events) at least 15 minutes prior to the class start time. No participants will be admitted to a training 10 minutes after it has started. Full participation is expected, no partial credit will be awarded. Hard copies of certificates will be mailed upon request. Replacement certificates will be issued for a $5.00 fee.
Refunds will be made ONLY for cancellations received three business days prior to the event. If received less than three days prior to the event, a credit can be issued for use at another program within the next 6 months. If notice of cancellation is not received before the date of the program, no refund will be issued. PLEASE NOTE: No shows will be charged the full registration fee.
For In-Person events, it is difficult to control room temperature to everyone's comfort level. We suggest you dress in layers that can be adaptable to warm and cool temperatures. For auditing purposes, complete first and last names, arrival and departure times must be logged.
Webinar CEUs will take place on Zoom during the designated times. The link to join the webinar session will be sent in your registration confirmation email as well as registration reminder emails. Please note: Certificates will be emailed within 1 week after the training so long as the virtual attendance has been verified and evaluation returned. Webinar participants will need a device capable of running Zoom and a strong internet connection and speakers during the entire CEU session.