Join Heather Snyder, a hospice nurse and Lead Consultant & Educator from Champion Family Consulting as she discusses proactive information, planning, and tips for the transition to elder-care for self, friends, and loved ones. While change can be scary, confusing, and stressful, having the right information at the right time can help clear the fog of uncertainty and guide participants through the many questions, conversations, and decisions they may face.

Session One: So Many Needs, So Little Time
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET 
Live Online and Streaming On-Demand 
FREE 

Session one introduces the case of Mr. Khan, an elderly male in Ontario in need of multiple healthcare resources and transitory next steps. Topics such as proactive vs. reactive planning, key players in the healthcare team, levels of care in Ontario and corresponding red tape, and where and when patients and families can ‘push back'. Various little-known sources of funding and support available to Ontarians will be explored.

Session Two: The Sandwich Generation—Biting Off More Than They Can Chew?
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET 
Live Online and Streaming On-Demand 
FREE 

Building on the foundation of session one, this webinar explores the importance and influence of powers of attorney (POA) and substitute decision makers (SDM), tips and techniques for initiating and navigating difficult family discussions, clarification of the do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order, and key pieces of information every family needs to know before crisis strikes. 

Session Three: Walk a Mile in Their Shoes
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET 
Live Online and Streaming On-Demand 
FREE 

Session three provides a deeper, more introspective approach to supporting family members and caregivers who must navigate complex family dynamics and the patient's mental health challenges while balancing these responsibilities to minimize disrupting daily life and relationships. This webinar will highlight empathetic techniques such as recognizing subtle yet important cues, asking the right questions at the right time and of the right people, and strategies for diffusing difficult situations. 

Heather Snyder, RPN, MA (Education), BBA
As a teenager in Oakville, Heather was introduced to the world of elder care by way of early employment in Assisted Living and helping family members through their palliative years in-home. Champion Family Consulting was conceptually born in 2007, while professional opportunities in hospitality, adult education, sales, and leadership training were helping her build an arsenal of complementary skills. With the support of her family, the mom of two added Nursing to her repertoire. With a compassionate, creative and out-of-the-box approach to classically confounding challenges, Heather has an inimitable flair for clearing the fog surrounding later-life transitions.