Click here to complete the Hospice Training Evaluation form. Complete this form after you have completed each bullet point topic to demonstrate completion of the required annual education. You will not need to complete the bullet point topic and evaluation form, if you completed in person.
Cultural Diversity
Grief and Loss
- Joan Halifax: Compassion and the true meaning of empathy | TED Talk
- Lucy Kalanithi: What makes life worth living in the face of death | TED Talk
- Nora McInerny: We don't "move on" from grief. We move forward with it | TED Talk
- Jason B. Rosenthal: The journey through loss and grief | TED Talk
Ethics/HIPPA
- "What Role Do Volunteers Play in Hospice Care Ethic?" Playlist
- Draw the Lines: The Art of Setting Boundaries ~ Pallimed
2026 Annual Required Education For Hospice
Covers the following requirements:
Communication Barriers
Complaints and Grievances
Emergency and Disaster Training
Safety for Patients and Volunteers
Infection Control, Patient Rights
Pain and Symptom Management
Compliance
2026 Annual Required Education for Hospice PowerPoint
Dementia
- Time with Teepa: How Can We De-escalate Someone That is Agitated?
- Meaningful Activities and Dementia
- Welcome to The AFA Teal Room | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Go to the Teal room and explore the different options and activities. Think how you might use during your visits.
2025 Volunteer Training Schedule
Please contact Cindy Grawe for 2025 training documents.
Dementia- Alzheimer’s’ Education 2025 All are from https://www.alz.org/
2024 Volunteer Training Schedule
- Please contact Cindy Grawe for 2024 training documents.
2023 Presentations
Dementia -3 hours needed
FAQ’s -Alzheimers and Dementia from Family Caregivers Online - Handout: https://familycaregiversonline.net/faq/faq-alzheimers-and-dementia/
Abuse and Prevention for people with Alzheimer’s/Dementia - Handout: https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/safety/abuse
Wandering: Alzheimer’s Association - Handout: https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/safety/wandering_(1)
2022 Presentations
Dementia
- VIDEO: How to talk so Alzheimer’s can hear
- Please contact Cindy Grawe for copies of 2022 training documents.
2021 Presentations
- Please contact Cindy Grawe if you need copies of these items.
2020 Presentations
Dementia
- Video: Teepa Snow Discusses The 10 Early Signs Of Dementia(17 minutes)
- Video: What Is Dementia? (22 minutes)
2019 Presentations
Video: Calming and Comforting a Person Living With Dementia