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Learn about this legally-binding document that can help you and your family plan ahead in the event of serious illness. Signup required.
Having an advance directive helps to ensure that you get the care that you want. Five Wishes is a comprehensive, person-centered, advance care planning program that offers healthcare providers a proven, easy-to-use approach to having effective and compassionate conversations.
The document covers naming a healthcare agent, medical decisions, and provides space for spiritual and social-emotional wishes as well. This presentation will focus on how planning ahead can be empowering and reduce stress on our loved ones. Signup required.
Speakers:
Biography for Tiffiney Hill:
Tiffiney Hill served as a Chaplain at VITAS Healthcare for 7 years and recently promoted to Bereavement Services Manager at VITAS Healthcare for two Programs, Chicagoland South and LaSalle Regions. Additionally, she has served as a Chaplain in various setting, Level I Trauma Emergency Room, hospital and hospice. As well as an Administrator of Pediatrics at Cook County Hospital in Chicago.
Rev. Hill holds the following degrees: a Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Administration from Robert Morris University, a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with a minor in Leadership from Morris Graduate School. As well as a Master’s in Divinity from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Biography for Joseph Calderone:
Joseph Calderone is the Volunteer Services Manager at VITAS Healthcare and has served in his role for two years. He also is the Membership Services Coordinator for the Illinois Association of Museums and has worked in volunteer services for over 6 years. Prior to VITAS Healthcare he also served as Volunteer Manager at Ascension Alexian Brothers and Site Experiences Team Leader with Naper Settlement.
Joseph has a Master’s in Theology from The Lutheran School of Theology in Hyde Park and a Bachelor of Arts in History and Religion from Carthage College in Kenosha.
AGE GROUP: | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Senior-friendly | Home & Lifestyle | Consumer Information and Finance |
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