This discussion highlights the critical role of rehabilitation professionals in improving quality of life for individuals living with serious illness and explores strategies for fostering collaboration across disciplines, integrating rehabilitation into palliative care services, and expanding education and advocacy efforts.

Featured Speakers:

🔹 La Sheron Bankhead, MA CCC-SLP

Speech-language pathologist specializing in inpatient and outpatient services, dysphagia management, critical care, head and neck cancer, alaryngeal voice restoration, and professional education and outreach.

🔹Brienne Keyloun, MD

Palliative care physician and medical educator with expertise in teaching primary palliative care skills, collaborative practice, and family-centered care.

🔹 Morgan Kempster, PT, DPT, CLT

Physical therapist and healthcare administrator focused on quality improvement in physical medicine and rehabilitation, coaching and mentorship, and healthcare ethics.

🔹 Ann Henshaw, OTD, MBA, MPH, OTR/L

Occupational therapist and public health leader dedicated to integrating rehabilitation services into palliative care and promoting evidence-based interprofessional collaboration.

Dr. Zeyiad Elias presents on the topic of Demystifying Acupuncture: An Introduction to its History, Science, and Role in Palliative Care. He spoke to the American Palliative Rehabilitation Alliance on November 24, 2025.  

In this recorded webinar, Teri Kolar, MT-BC, MS, a board-certified music therapist with advanced training in integrative medicine  from Oakland University, explores the powerful role of music therapy in palliative and end-of-life care. Viewers will learn how music can be used to enhance comfort, communication, and connection for individuals and families navigating serious illness.

This interdisciplinary session was jointly hosted by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), and the American Palliative Rehabilitation Association (APRA), highlighting the collaborative nature of palliative rehabilitation.

🎥 Recorded live on September 29, 2025 

July 7, 2025 - In this engaging webinar, Terry Carolan from CARF International presents an overview of the CARF Palliative Care Standards and their relevance to interdisciplinary care. Hosted by the American Palliative Rehab Alliance (APRA - www.palliativerehab.com), this session highlights how the standards promote high-quality, person-centered palliative care and outlines the important role rehabilitation professionals can play in meeting these expectations. Whether you're new to CARF or looking to deepen your understanding of accreditation in palliative care settings, this webinar offers valuable perspectives and practical guidance. 

https://youtu.be/M2NvyamaGhI 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z4rHG7FX-g

https://youtu.be/PIv-75RELlg

Dr. Fawcett's presentation begins at 15 minutes into the recording https://youtu.be/dZaC0Vu0838