Health
Who Will Speak for You? - Advanced Directives and Living Wills
In the event of illness or disability, is there someone you trust who can speak for you and communicate how you wish to be cared for if you are unable to do so? This workshop will teach you about the different types of Advanced Directives including Massachussetts Health Care Proxy and the “Five Wishes”. Class held at Merrimack Valley Hospice at the Riverwalk in Lawrence.
Instructor: All training provided by professionals from Merrimack Valley Hospice.
137 PRGR1017-OA:Tu, one eve, 6-8pm, 2/14, Free, Off Campus
Hospice Volunteer Course
Make a profound difference in someone’s life in just 2 hours a week! Using lecture, real life stories and small group exercises you learn how to provide practical help and emotional support to those with life limiting illnesses and their loved ones. At the end of this training, you will receive your certificate & will become a part of a very special group – ordinary people making an extraordinary difference! Class held at Merrimack Valley Hospice at the Riverwalk in Lawrence.
Instructor: All training provided by professionals from Merrimack Valley Hospice.
138 PRGR1012-OA: M, 9-11am, 8 wks, 3/5-4/30 (no class 4/16), Free, Off Campus
End-of-Life Care – Become a Hospice Volunteer
A comprehensive 7 week training to help prepare you to become a Hospice Volunteer. The Beacon Hospice approach to care creates a patient & family environment of hope, comfort, and dignity. Volunteers are supervised by a Volunteer Coordinator and supported by other members of the patient care team. Class held at Beacon Hospice, 350 Main St, Haverhill, MA
Instructor: All training provided by professionals from Beacon Hospice.
139 HCPR1003-OB: Tu, 6-9pm, 7 wks, 3/30-5/1, Free, Off Campus
