ADVISORY/Guests May Die of Laughter at Gerontology Seminar, Featuring Funny Woman and Author Lisa Carlson; Death is No Laughing Matter, or is It?

Lifestyle Editors/Health & Medical Writers

ADVISORY...for Friday (Oct. 26)

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WHAT:    In a witty and amusing seminar for living souls, "Outrageous
         Older Woman" Lisa Carlson, author of "I Died Laughing" and
         "Caring for the Dead: Your Final Act of Love," approaches
         necessary end-of-life issues with sensitivity, sensibility
         and humor. In conjunction with the Center for Gerontology at
         Orthopaedic Hospital, this free seminar covers a variety of
         issues that many of us will have to confront in preparing for
         death, either for ourselves or for a loved one. Topics
         include the provisions that can be made for pain management
         if terminally ill, the extent of "heroic effort" that
         hospital staff should use to sustain life, and the stressful
         maze of handling final arrangements, as well as other
         practical aspects for preparing for end-of-life issues. With
         an approach that is absolutely unconventional, this
         extraordinary seminar promises to be anything but ordinary!

         The Center for Gerontology at Orthopaedic Hospital recently
         opened earlier this year in order to provide resources for
         the growing senior population in Southern California. Through
         its services, the Center enables the elderly to live healthy,
         productive and satisfying lives. Addressing the specific
         needs of the older population, Orthopaedic Hospital's Center
         for Gerontology aims to establish itself as the premier
         hospital-based resource for gerontology and geriatric related
         services in Southern California.

WHO:     Lisa Carlson, critically acclaimed author of "I Died
           Laughing" and "Caring for the Dead: Your Final Act of Love"
         Dr. Sanford M. Shapero, founding director, Center for
           Gerontology at Orthopaedic Hospital

WHEN:    Friday, October 26, 2001
         1:00 p.m.

WHERE:   Orthopaedic Hospital
         Andrew Norman Hall
         2400 South Flower St.
         Los Angeles, CA 90007
         Admission is free
         RSVP to [phone]

Note to Editors:   Copies of Lisa Carlson's books are available
                   upon request.