Online Seminar to Discuss Quality of Life Services

(ST. JOSEPH)—Community members are invited to join Caring Circle medical director Jason Beckrow, DO, for a free, online seminar titled “Living better with a serious illness.” The seminar will be held virtually from noon to 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Participants will be emailed a link on how to join and can ask questions during the event.

During the seminar, Dr. Beckrow will discuss the advantages of quality of life services and the value they bring people with serious or advancing illness as well as their caregivers. Participants will also learn how beginning palliative care earlier can assist individuals in achieving what matters most to them.

“Improving quality of life for someone with an advanced disease can ease stress, anxiety and depression for family caregivers,” said Dr. Beckrow. “If you assist in the daily tasks and decisions involving a loved one faced with a life-threatening illness, there are local resources to help.”

A valid email address is required to register. For more information, or to register, call 269-927-5361 or visit caring-circle.org/seriousillness.

About Spectrum Health Lakeland
Spectrum Health Lakeland is a not-for-profit, community-owned health system serving Southwest Michigan and northern Indiana with a full continuum of care and wellness services including three hospitals, an outpatient center, a cancer center, and 48 physician practices. Lakeland is a division of Spectrum Health with 31,000 compassionate professionals, 4,600 medical staff experts, 3,300 committed volunteers and a health plan serving one million members. Lakeland was named a 15 Top Health System® and 100 Top Hospital® by IBM Watson Health™ in 2019.