It Takes a Village - Free Community Workshop in Minocqua
It Takes a Village – Free Workshop to Empower Our Community
In our increasingly complex world, caring individuals and communities can make an important impact by reaching out to guide and support those facing health care crises. Working together and understanding the many resources available can empower us to help our family, friends and neighbors remain at home as long as possible. It takes a village, but together we can do it.
Dr. Kate Hospice, a member of Ministry Home Care, has organized the second annual free workshop open to everyone in the community who is interested in learning how to better support those who are important to them. The event, titled It Takes a Village, will take place Saturday, April 24, 2010, 9am-12:30pm (registration 8:30am) at The Pointe Hotel & Suites, 8269 Hwy 51 South in Minocqua (just south of the Minocqua Island bridge).
The morning will include A Taste of Resources - opportunities to browse the displays by area organizations, gathering resources and networking while nibbling on delicious treats. Opening remarks will be given by Dr. Tom Gabert, MD, MPH of Marshfield Clinic, there will be two time slots to attend powerful breakout sessions, and the morning will close with an overview of hospice.
Breakout sessions, presented by a variety of professionals from throughout the region, will include the topics of early detection of dementia, difficult conversations around health care decisions, recovering from an illness or surgery at home, providing support when someone you care about has cancer, the practice of mindfulness and methods to work through grief.
This special workshop, which was very popular last year, is open to everyone in the community at no cost, thanks to the generosity of area agencies, organizations, and businesses. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required by April 16th. For registration information, contact Randi Danner at Dr. Kate Hospice, 715-356-8805 or Randi.Danner@ministryhealth.org.