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Proper Communication of Information Between Healthcare Professionals and Families

Dr. Thomas Triantafillou will discuss how improving communication between patients, their loved ones and healthcare providers can lead to better outcomes—an important topic of growing interest to family members as well as professionals. In this lively and informative session, learn more about what questions to ask, how to ask them and the best techniques to get the answers that are needed to make good healthcare decisions.

1.0 CEU and CE will be provided for social workers and nurses. This event is free from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Weinberg Community for Senior Living, 1551 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL 60015. For more information and to pre-register, call 847/462-0885 or email lecia.szuberla@elderwerks.com.   


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Since 1972, CJE SeniorLife has enhanced the lives of older adults and their families through an innovative, comprehensive network that includes life enrichment programs, supportive resources, healthcare, research and education. CJE is a partner in serving the community, supported by the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. For more information about CJE services, call 773/508-1000 or visit www.cje.net

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