The Cedar Valley Hospice Speakers Bureau provides educational presentations on various issues related to hospice and palliative care, death and dying, and grief. Presentations can be given to large or small groups and range from 20 minutes to daylong seminars. Topics can be modified to meet the needs of your group.

To schedule a speaker, please email Jennifer Siech, Community Outreach Representative, or call 319.272.2002.

Hospice 101

Explains Hospice and how it differs from other types of health care. Details Cedar Valley Hospice services, includes a video presentation

Care of the Actively Dying Person

Describes and explains the physical, psychosocial and spiritual aspects of the dying process

Pain and Symptom Management

Pain assessment and management with a focus on pain at the end-of-life

Advance Directives/Care Planning

Explains the terms and how it will benefit the patient and other family members

Communication in Living with a Life Threatening Illness

Discusses the importance of communication, comfort, and relationships among family members and the dying person to bring closure

Ethical and Legal Issues in End-of-Life Care

Discusses key ethical issues and legal concerns and available resources

Spiritual Issues at the End-of Life

Addresses spiritual needs and issues of the dying and the family

Hospice Home

Explains the function of the Cedar Valley Hospice Home located at 2001 Kimball Ave., Waterloo

Providing Spiritual and Psychosocial Care During the Life Threatening Illness

Provides understanding of spiritual and psychosocial care as it relates to the dying person, the family, and professional care providers

Cultural Considerations in End-of-Life Care

Reviews dimensions of culture which influence end-of-life care and emphasize adequate communication to provide culturally sensitive care

Determining When Hospice Care is Appropriate for the Dementia Patient

Discusses how to determine when a dementia patient would benefit from hospice care

Dying and Death

Provides education and normalization on issues of grief, loss, and coping. Can conduct experiential in-services and workshops.

Grief - Bereavement - Loss

Addresses the challenging aspects of grief, loss, and bereavement of the dying person and their family

Caring for the Caregiver

Provides emotional and practical support to those who care for the ill and dying

“Final Gifts”

Develops an understanding of the special awareness, needs, and communications of the dying

The Eucalyptus Tree Program

Explains the special youth program that provides support and care for children and families experiencing life-threatening illness or grieving a death. Includes an educational video.

Children’s Grief

Provides knowledge of appropriate grief reactions in young people and how to watch for signs of complicated mourning

Talking to Children About Death

Discusses ways to approach children with age-appropriate language regarding an impending death or death that has occurred

Grief in the Classroom

Explores age-appropriate language and activities to help assist children in response to a loss event

Hospice Volunteer Programs

Shares the various opportunities individuals have to be a part of the Cedar Valley Hospice program of care

Hospice through the Eyes of a Surviving Family

Explains various hospice team benefits to the patient and the family by family members of a hospice patient

HIV/AIDS Education

Explains HIV/AIDS, treatment options and the psychosocial issues related to the diseases. A panel of CASS clients is available to discuss life with HIV/AIDS.