Joining Our Voices: Envisioning the Future of Serious Illness Care is a virtual symposium that unites health professionals, providers, caregivers and advocates in conversation to share experiences, innovations, and opportunities for the future of North Carolina’s serious illness care.
This event is produced by the North Carolina Serious Illness Coalition in collaboration with its membership and partner coalitions.
Scroll below to view the following conference panel discussions and presentations:
WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER: HOW THE CAREGIVING CRISIS AFFECTS US ALL (AND WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT)
An online panel discussion of direct care workers, family members, service providers, older adults and people with disabilities sharing their insights on this unifying and growing crisis.
THE FUTURE OF AI TO IMPROVE CARE AND CAREGIVING
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an increasingly popular way to provide personalized, real-time information and support to patients, providers, and caregivers. During this AARP NC-moderated session:
- Health Data Management will discuss AI’s current applications and future possibilities
- Examples of innovative products that coordinate communications and resources for health systems, individuals living with serious illness, and their caregivers will be shared
- Discussions about making ethical and responsible choices that maintain the human to human connection
MY SUPERPOWER: DOCUMENTARY SCREENING & CONVERSATION WITH ADVOCATES AND THE FILM’S STARS
This moving short documentary film tells the story of young Catalya Castanon, who lives with NF1, a rare genetic condition that causes tumors to grow on nerves. Following the screening we are honored to have a live discussion with the stars of the film, Cat & Christa, as well as other loved ones of people with NF & staff of the Children Tumor Foundation.
Presentations and videos are not legal or medical advice. Everything provided is for informational purposes and not for the purpose of providing legal or healthcare advice. You should always contact your health provider or attorney to obtain advice with respect to any healthcare or advance planning decision. Nothing here should be construed to form an attorney client or healthcare patient relationship.