Pre-Recorded Online Courses Available 24/7

Lifelines Master classes are FREE 10 to 20 minute educational webinars available to family caregivers and professionals providing products or service to seniors, and others seeking knowledge on the aging market and trends in aging. Each Master’s class is taught by one of our Lifelines Network members that is an expert in their field.  Classes cover a wide variety of topics including insurance issues, VA benefits and Medicare and Medicaid, home health trends, elder law, long term care insurance, senior driving issues, senior move management, trends in senior living, technology products for seniors, end of life planning, financial matters and so much more.  We continually add new webinars so visit us regularly.

For information on how to submit a topic and schedule a Master Class webinar contact Beth@lifelinesacademy.com.  To view available recording dates visit our Lifelines Calendar and view Master Class Recording – Available time.

We are pleased to offer the following Lifelines Master Classes:

The Impact of Caregiving for Parents on the Workplace – How We Can Work Together for Success

Course Description:  Sean McHale, President of Home Helpers, Tampa Bay talks about the impact caregiving for parents is having on the workplace and the statistics on how this problem is continuing to grow and how it is reducing workplace productivity and increasing employee stress. Sean proposes a solution where employers, employees and home healthcare companies can work together to address this issue.  If you are en employer or a family member working and caregiving for a loved one, you will want to listen to this session. Register now for free>

Grief and Bereavement – “Beyond Stages, Casseroles and Sympathy Cards” – featuring Grace Terry, MSW

Course Description: Please join Grace as she walks you through a number of the misconceptions around grief and bereavement. Grace has studied this field since 1984 and has over 30 years in professional social work and 20 plus years as a licensed mental health professional.  Grace founded the Bride Builder’s Center for Education and this webinar can serve as great resource for other professionals serving seniors and a place to send your clients that are dealing with a grief issue. Register for free now >

VA Improved Benefit with Aid and Attendance – featuring Maureen Rulison President of Medicaid and Financial Planning Services and Caregiver’s Support and Resources

Course Description: Maureen walks us through this little known benefit that can help veterans and their families. This benefit is a disability pension for non-service connected illnesses or injuries. It can be used to help offset the cost of home healthcare or assisted living facility expenses. Learn who qualifies and how spouses are impacted. Register for free now >

Senior Driving – The Clock Drawing Test and How It Helps Assess Driving Capabilities – featuring Matt Gurwell, President of Keeping Us Safe and author of “Beyond Driving with Dignity” a workbook to help seniors and their families access driving skills.

Course Description: A study conducted in 2002 by Dr. Barbara Freund, PhD. at The Glennan Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Norfolk, VA is the basis for Matt’s class.  This study followed 119 drivers over the age of 60.  Matt explains how the test was conducted, reveals specific results of the clock drawing test and the interpretation of the results and educates on how to use the test with your family member, loved one or to suggest if for a client and their family members. Don’t miss this informative webinar.  Register for free now >