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Empowered Elder Workshop 1: The Lifesaving “Vial of Life” and Your Rights in a Hospital (In Person)

March 16, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Two Workshops on Thursdays (March 16 and March 23) 

Empower yourself with knowledge and preparation! Attend one or both Empowered Elder Workshops at Vivalon, presented by the California Alliance for Retired Americans. Registration required, see information below. 

 

Workshop 1: The Lifesaving “Vial of Life” and Your Rights in a Hospital 

Thursday | March 16 | 9:30am-11:00am

This workshop will cover both the “Vial of Life” packet and your rights while in the hospital. You will receive a Vial of Life packet that includes a form where you can enter important healthcare information in case of an emergency. You will also learn about your rights in a hospital, especially about your right to a safe discharge and what you can do to appeal a discharge if you are not ready to go home. 

Workshop 2: Completing Your Advance Healthcare Directive 

Thursday | March 23 | 9:30am-10:30am 

See Workshop 2 event description for more details: Link to Workshop 2 Event Description

Details

Date:
March 16, 2023
Time:
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Event Category:

Contact to Register

Efrain Santamaria
Phone
415-456-9062 x119
Email
esantamaria@vivalon.org

Instructors

Other

Registration Required?
Yes

Venue

Vivalon
999 Third Street
San Rafael, CA 94901 United States
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Phone
(415)456-9062
Funding for these programs, at least in part, is made available by the Older Americans Act, administered locally by the Marin Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Adult Services.
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