Hospice and Physical Therapy: Making the Most of Life

Updated on June 24, 2013
Family Hospice & Palliative Care is offering a free professional education seminar on Monday, July 11, 5-8 p.m.

  • The Center for Compassionate Care, 50 Moffett St., Pittsburgh, PA 15243  (free parking).
  • Two free Continuing Education Units for Registered Nurses (RNs), Social Workers (SWs), and Nursing Home Administrators (NHAs).
  • This free seminar, presented by Family Hospice Community Liaison Eric Horwith, MSW, LSW, and Family Hospice Physical Therapist Bill Sheppard, MS, PT, is offered free to local professionals. Among the items covered will be evaluation of the physical and functional abilities of patients at the end of their life and a greater understanding of the physical therapist’s role in care giving. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP by July 5 at 412-572-8747, or [email protected]. More information available at www.familyhospice.com.
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