TOPIC: Planning for a Beautiful Journey in Aging

Presenter’s Name and credentials : 

Linda Kunicki, CMP, President, Past Director, CMSA-Chicago, Past Vice President- Greater Chicago Infusion Nurses Association, other various boards and organizations.

Description and Course Objectives:

Objectives:

• Identify the concept of helping clients (or yourself) “Age in Place”.
• Explain the systematic planning process for “Aging in Place” journey.
• Describe the continuum of resources available to assist clients plan for an “Aging in Place” journey. 
• Define the power and value of having a “trusted” case manager or social worker that is a professional client / family advocate who brings to life the “You Are Not Alone” philosophy and model.
• Explain the spoken and unspoken fears of clients or ourselves who struggle with “home care” planning.