Seminar to focus on end-of-life decisions

Sunbeam Family Services will host a seminar for caregivers on end-of-life decisions from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at Excell Home Care and Hospice located at 1200 SW 104 Suite D (east entrance) in Oklahoma City.

The seminar will be presented by Trish Westcott, licensed clinical social worker for Excell Hospice. Caregivers will learn about specific end-of-life documents, including Medical Power of Attorney, Advance Directives and the Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) form. These documents will be available on site. Caregivers will also learn ways to engage in conversations with family members and loved ones about end-oflife decisions.

The seminar is a part of Sunbeam’s Caregiver Fundamentals Program, which makes no distinctions on the grounds of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, religion or disability. A portion of the project costs are met by state and federal funds from Areawide Aging Agency and the state Department of Human Services’ Aging Services Division. There are no costs to participants; however, donations are accepted. Suggested donation per services: Information Services, $1/activity; Access Assistance, $1/activity; Support Group, $2.50/meeting; Respite, $2.50/visit; School Supplies, $5/family; and Training Seminars, $5/seminar.

Space is limited. Contact Taprina Milburn to reserve your space at 609-8939 or tmilburn@ sunbeamfamilyservices.org.

Source: Sunbeam Family Services