Human Services and Gerontology Programs
Professional Development Opportunities
Holistic Care to Improve Elder's Quality of Life
How can I help?
This workshop provides healing tools to help elders experiencing pain, fatigue, stress and emotional distress. Approaches include Healing Touch, guided imagery, massage therapy, meditation, relaxation exercises and other healing modalities.
Whether you are a nurse, direct care assistant, recreational therapist, or family caregiver, you can help elders work through pain and discomfort. Hands-on instruction of introductory skills is included.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe four healing modalities which address quality of life issues for elders, including Healing Touch, massage therapy, guided imagery and relaxation techniques.
- Practice introductory tools for improving quality of life with emphasis on Healing Touch and relaxation techniques.
- Formulate a plan to incorporate at least one of these tools into nursing and care-giving practices.
Instructor: Marlene A. Runyon, RN, BSN is a Cancer Guide at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare and holds certification in oncology nursing and Healing Touch. Marti utilizes integrative approaches to enhance wellness and improve the quality of life for patients in the oncology setting. Her past work experiences include hospital, nursing home and hospice care. She has been a Healing Touch practitioner for over 10 years, and enjoys teaching holistic approaches to managing, lessening distress, and facilitating healing.
Please note: Continuing nursing education offered
Franciscan Skemp Healthcare, La Crosse, Wis., is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Program Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 5.5 nursing contact hours
February 13, 2010; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
$80; $70 Gerontology Certificate fee
Franciscan Spirituality Center, La Crosse, Wis.
.6 CEUs or 6 contact hours
Discounts on registrations are available for members of the Coulee Region LTC Workforce Coalition, senior citizens, and students. If you are a caregiver over the age of 60 or caring for someone over the age of 60, contact the La Crosse Aging Unit at 608.785.9710 for assistance with fees and respite services.
For more information: 608.785.6508 or langaard.kare@uwlax.edu
