COHO: Choosing Options, Honoring Options
Rogue Valley, Oregon
Why COHO Exists
COHO exists to empower and help members of our community understand and
honor
personal choices for end of life care. We in COHO believe that when we
take the
time to thoughtfully consider such choices well in advance of health care
crises,
meaningful and fulfilling closing life experiences can and do result.
Follow the links below to find out more.
Respecting Choices Advance Care Planning Course-Facilitator Certification
COHO
offers this two part course (six modules online and one full day in Smullin
Center classroom on February 24, 2012). Participants receive Certification
as a Respecting Choices Advance care Planning Facilitator. CEUs are available
for both nursing and social work for a total of 21.6 clock hours. Click
here to download and print the registration form and flyer.
What
COHO Does
- Speakers Bureau - Experienced and knowledgeable
members of COHO are available to meet with groups and organizations to
discuss many aspects of end of life care. Current topics include:
- Meaningful End of Life Choices
- Use of Advance Directives and POLSTS
- Consider the Conversation film and facilitated discussion
How to Have the Conversation with Family and Friends.
- Written Resources - Here you will find a list of books and articles and web sites that explain many issues that arise at the end of life.
- DVD/Video Resources - Videos that can be viewed online or rented can be found here.
- Local Resources - Some of the agencies and organizations in the Rogue Valley whose health care professionals offer assistance to individuals and families who have end of life care questions can be found on this page.
- Facilitator Training - COHO offers training to prepare facilitators to show the film, Consider the Conversation and to lead a discussion of the film afterwards.
- Annual Seminars and Lectures - COHO offers informational programs that are open to the public.