Betty Kramer, PhD, is a Social Work Professor at the University of Wisconsin. She is a nationally recognized gerontology researcher, scholar and educator who helped to establish competencies and a national research agenda for social work research in palliative and end-of-life care. As a Fellow of the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society, she developed curriculum highlighting the importance of mindfulness for compassionate and ethically based social action, therapeutic intervention, and professional self-care. Betty has 28 years of experience with various forms of meditation, and a long standing interest in Eastern perspectives on mental health.
Advance Care Planning (2 PM – 4 PM)
What if a sudden illness or injury left you unable to speak for yourself? Who would you want to speak for you? Advance care planning is a process that helps you:
- Think about your health care values and goals;
Consider health care choices you may have to make in the future; - Talk about your choices with your doctor and your loved ones; and
- Make a written plan for the future (advance directive): Copies of an Advance Care Planning Document will be available
Pema Antoniotti, MSE, FAPC, is the Co-Founder of Joyful Path Meditation and Healing Center. Pema is a chaplain and certified yoga therapist. Pema served on the Meriter Association of Spiritual Caregiver’s Faith Ambassador steering committee for three years and continues as a an ambassador and facilitator, helping to educate communities about Advance Care Planning.
