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Webinar “When Your Parent Gets Sick: Knowing When the ER Is the Right Choice”

Published: March 10, 2026; Author: Julia Sonrisa

 March 19, 2026    11:00 AM-12:00 PM EDT
Webinar “When Your Parent Gets Sick: Knowing When the ER Is the Right Choice”

When an aging parent suddenly feels unwell, it’s easy to panic — and default to the emergency room. But the ER isn’t always the safest or best first option.

Join Dr. Ian Leber, board-certified physician and founder of ConciErge MD STAT, for a practical, physician-led 1-hour webinar designed for adult children, caregivers, and families navigating urgent health decisions for older loved ones.

This session will give you a clear, calm framework to help you recognize warning signs early, avoid unnecessary ER visits, and know when urgent or emergency care is truly needed.

What You’ll Learn

  • Red flags that are easy to miss in older adults
  • How to tell when symptoms can be monitored safely at home
  • When an ER visit is necessary — and when it may cause more harm than good
  • What to do immediately after falls, weakness, or sudden confusion
  • How UTIs, dehydration, fever, and infections often present differently in seniors
  • A simple decision framework to reduce stress and avoid guesswork

You’ll walk away with a practical checklist and a clearer action plan — so you’re not making high-pressure decisions alone.

Who Should Attend

  • Adult children caring for aging parents
  • Family caregivers
  • Spouses and loved ones of older adults
  • Senior living community staff and coordinators

No medical background required.

About the Speaker

Dr. Ian Leber is a New Jersey-based, board-certified physician specializing in urgent, home-based care for older adults. He is known for his calm, direct approach and for helping families make fast, confident decisions during stressful medical moments.

Dr. Leber is the CEO and co-founder of ConciErge MD STAT. This physician-led practice provides in-home urgent medical visits and virtual urgent care, helping families get high-quality care while avoiding unnecessary ER and urgent care visits whenever possible.

Why This Matters

Emergency rooms can expose older adults to long waits, infections, confusion, and stress. Knowing what to do early can protect your loved one — and give you peace of mind.

Time: 11:00 am EST

Free!

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