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.

Myths of hospice

Overview of Cedar Valley Hospice and how it differs from other types of healthcare and/or other providers.

Cedar Valley Hospice Home

Explains the purpose of the Hospice Home and can include a tour of the facility.

Grief and Loss

Addresses the dynamics of grief, loss and bereavement of the dying person and their family.

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.

*Palliative Care

Describes the philosophy of relieving or lessening pain and symptoms experienced by someone with a chronic/ life limiting condition.

HIV/AIDS Education

Discussion with case manager and/or client about life with HIV/AIDS.

Spiritual Issues at the End of Life

Addresses spiritual needs and issues of the dying and the family.

Caring for the Caregiver

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

Honoring Choices- Advance Care Planning

Explains the importance of making healthcare decisions today if you become seriously ill and unable to speak. Understand terms such as advance directives, living will and durable power of attorney for health care. Gain resources for completing advance directives.

It’s About How You Live at Work

Provides tips for businesses and employees in coping with serious illness, care giving, death and grief.

Cedar Valley Hospice Volunteer Programs

Shares the importance and value of volunteering, along with describing opportunities for involvement with Cedar Valley Hospice.

*Final Hours

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

*Pain Management at End of Life

Explores basic principles of pain assessment and management.

*Symptom Management at End of Life

Addresses symptoms common in advanced disease and easily builds on the Pain Management at End-of-Life program.

*Spiritual and Psychosocial Care at the End of Life

Provides guidance for understanding the emotional and spiritual needs of the dying person, their families, and professional caregivers.

*Death and Dying

Provides education on issues of grief, loss, and coping. Workshops and experiential in-services are available.

*Communication While Living with a Life Threatening Illness

Discusses the importance of communication, comfort, and relationship needs among family members and the dying person.

*Ethical/Legal Issues in End-of-Life Care

Discusses key ethical issues and legal concerns and resources to address these.

*CEUs are available, with a minimum of 1 hour presentation