Conference on senior care offered

The Phoebe Institute on Aging and PBS39 present “The Personal Cost of Caring: Secondary Trauma and Resiliency in Senior Care” on April 28. This virtual conference features author and founder of the Trauma Stewardship Institute, Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, who will present the keynote address, “Navigating Amidst Overwhelming Times.”

Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, a TED talk presenter, is a self-reflective dynamic speaker who masterfully uses humor to convey her insights about trauma. In addition to health care providers, she has presented to diverse groups such as public school teachers, private practice doctors, small nonprofits, massive state agencies, libraries, community organizers, reconstruction workers, and the Pentagon.

Along with Laura van Dernoot Lipsky’s presentation, the conference will examine the effects of COVID-19 on caregivers of older adults: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Practical solutions will be offered, including self-care, discovering sources of energy and renewal, and how senior care organizations can care for those who care for others.

In addition, 10 speakers will present, including Kelly O’Shea Carney, board certified geropsychologist, Morning Star Holmes, founder Transitional Wisdom, Philadelphia; Carole Dorr, Ethics Team leader for Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Ethics Consultation Service; Joshua Schulz, professor of philosophy and ethics, DeSales University; and Brynn White, mental health chaplain, Coatesville, Virginia Medical Center.

The Northwell Health Nurse Choir, the singing group of nurses who advanced to the season 16 finale of “America’s Got Talent” in September 2021, will also share their inspirational music throughout the conference.

For information and registration, go to Phoebe.org/pia-conference, email events@phoebe.org, or call 610-794-5132.