Managing Caregiver Stress (webinar)

Presenters: Jerry Fenter and Helen Bauer, RN BSN CHPN,

Caregiving responsibilities can cause a lot of stress. Jerry Fenter and Helen Bauer from The Heart of Hospice podcast will talk about the benefits of streamlining caregiving tasks and how to create a “caregiving village”. They’ll also share ways caregivers can reduce stress by caring for themselves – mind, body, and spirit.

Viewers will learn about:

How to streamline caregiving tasks
How to create a caregiving village
Caring for the caregiver – mind, body, and spirit
How to utilize stress management techniques

Presenter bios

Jerry Fenter has a 10+ year history in hospice chaplaincy. He currently works as System Director of Spiritual Counselors for Harbor Healthcare System, a multi-site hospice company. He holds a BS in Healthcare Management as well as certificates for both Basic and Advanced Hospice & Palliative Care Chaplaincy from the Institute for Palliative Care at California State University in San Marcos. Jerry is the co-host of The Heart of Hospice podcast, devoted to encouraging and supporting anyone experiencing a hospice journey.

Helen Bauer, RN BSN CHPN, has a 30 year history in nursing, specializing in hospice care for over 10 years. She holds a certification in hospice and palliative care nursing and works as an independent hospice consultant. Helen is the co-owner of The Heart of Hospice, LLC, and is one of the hosts of The Heart of Hospice podcast, committed to enhancing the end of life journey for both consumers and providers of hospice care

This webinar is funded by Alameda County Department of Adult and Aging Services, Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging, the City of San Francisco’s Department of Disability and Aging Services, San Mateo County Aging and Adult Services, and the California Department of Aging.