Keynote Topics
Changed by My Child: Lessons on Caring, Living and Dying Well
Gain insights into chronic illness and the impact on the patient and family as they search for compassionate, person centered care that span a lifetime. What it was like to live with and die from a chronic illness in the midst of compassionate end of life care. Celebrate and learn from the wisdom and spirit of Karly Wahlin through her own words carefully recorded in journals. She was a composer and advocate for those living with Rett Syndrome and other disorders that include communication challenges.
Gain insights into chronic illness and the impact on the patient and family as they search for compassionate, person centered care that span a lifetime. What it was like to live with and die from a chronic illness in the midst of compassionate end of life care. Celebrate and learn from the wisdom and spirit of Karly Wahlin through her own words carefully recorded in journals. She was a composer and advocate for those living with Rett Syndrome and other disorders that include communication challenges.
Areas of Expertise & Interest
- Managing In-home Care
- Quality of Life for People with Disabilities and their families
- Community Involvement for Adults with Disabilities
- Companion Animals
- Music Therapy