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Journeying Toward End-of-Life: Meaning Behind Food and Fluids with Marlene Benvenuto

September 24 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Session Info:

This session will explore the complex issues surrounding nutrition and hydration in end-of-life care. After reviewing the signs and symptoms of approaching end-of-life, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the impact of decreased appetite and weight loss on patients and families as well as the stages of cachexia syndrome. Practical interventions to support patients and families in managing intake challenges will also be discussed and applied to a case study.

Presenter Bio:

Marlene Benvenuto, RN CHPCN(C) Palliative Care Educator, Ontario Health atHome

Marlene Benvenuto is an RN, with a nursing specialty certification in hospice palliative care. Marlene has many years of experience in Thunder Bay: She has worked in long term care, in hospice care at St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Hospice Unit, and with the North West Regional Palliative Care Program, St. Joseph’s Care Group. Marlene is currently a Palliative Care Educator with Ontario Health atHome and a Palliative Care Education Facilitator for CERAH.

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Details

Date:: September 24
Time:: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Website:: https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMoceuhrjsjEtcoFRZKDYM93grtZ1budokv

Venue

: Zoom

Organizers

: CERAH
: ECHO by Pallium

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