Older Adult topic

Panel: Elder Family Coaching

Navigating Aging and End of Life with Confidence and Support
Tuesday, 5/20/2025
6:00 - 7:30
North Beach Library Community Room
North Beach

850 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States

415-355-5626

Learn about planning for the later stages of life, and how to get expert support. Aging adults, their families and caregivers are encouraged to attend this presentation and question & answer session. 

Topics include: navigating family conversations; clarifying aging loved ones' needs and wishes; receiving clinical care after a serious injury or illness; exploring home care, home health, and hospice; understanding family dynamics; understanding the role of an End-of-Life Doula; and building your expert support team. 

Panelists: Ian Sherbin, Coach and Advisor; Laura Luttinger, Home Health and Hospice Director; Dori Sappo, End-of-Life Doula, Hospice RN and BSN. 

Connect: Elder Family Coaching - Website

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This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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