Given the increasing aging population and the implementation of legislation regarding dying in place, there is a growing demand for high-quality end-of-life care services in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union Kwong Yum Care Home (Integrated Aged Care Service), Vera Ruttonjee Desai Spiritual End of Life Care Centre and the Department of Social Work and Social Administration of the University of Hong Kong host the “Spiritual End-of-Life Care Conference 2024”, namely Care of the soul at end-of-life: the essence of being human, to facilitate a deep understanding and appreciation of the role of spirituality in the dying process and to enhance the quality care provided to individuals facing the end of their lives.
Officiating guests︰
Dr. the Honourable Edward LEONG Che-hung GBM,GBS,OBE,JP
former Chairman of the Elderly Commission
Dr. the Honourable LAM Ching-choi,SBS,BBS,JP
Chief Executive Officer, Haven of Hope Christian Service
Prof. Amy Y.M. CHOW
Si Yuan Professor Health and Social Work,University of Hong Kong
Pastor CHUNG Kin-kai
Chairman, The Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union
Prof. KWAN Yui-huen
Director of Charity Department, The Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union
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Date: 4 December 2024 (Wednesday)
Time : 9am – 5pm (HKT)
Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre, the University of Hong Kong
Language : Cantonese (supplemented with English)
Target audience: Interested professional and managerial staffs (including nurses, social workers, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, expressive arts therapist, speech therapist, healthcare professionals, and chaplains/pastors, etc.).
Fee:HKD $200 (In person) *Free KYCH-VRDSEOLCC Spiritual End-of-Life Care Booklet giveaways
HKD $150 (Online Webinar meeting)
Cantonese content will have simultaneous English or Mandarin translation.
(Upon registration, a link to the online conference will be emailed seven days before the event.)
Seats are limited. First come, first served
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Registration deadline: 20 November 2024
Enquiries: (852) 3707 2787 / info@hkcccu.kych.org.hk Ms. Lam
Funded by Vera Ruttonjee Desai Charitable Fund
In association with:
Nethersole Institute of Continuing Holistic Health Education, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Charity Foundation
Centre on Behavioral Health, University of Hong Kong
Namaste Care International
Supporting agencies (no particular order)
Haven of Hope Christian Service
Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care
Christian Family Service Centre
Hong Kong Children & Youth Services
Kowloon City Baptist Church Social Services
Mental Health Association
Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service
Guardians of the Silver Age (Generation Hong Kong)
Hong Kong Federation of Women's Centres
Arome of Love
Manna
Therabeing Family Wellness
Rundown:
| Opening Ceremony |
Dr. the Honourable Edward LEONG Che-hung,GBM,GBS,OBE,JP former Chairman of the Elderly Commission Dr. the Honourable LAM Ching-choi,SBS,BBS,JP Chief Executive Officer,Haven of Hope Christian Service Prof. Amy Y.M. CHOW Si Yuan Professor Health and Social Work,University of Hong Kong Pastor CHUNG Kin-kai Chairman of The Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union Prof. KWAN Yui-huen Director of Charity Department, The Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union |
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Messages of officiating guest Care of the soul at end-of-life |
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| Knowing spiritual health and practices | ||
| Exploring the role of spiritual wellbeing in supporting the older adults with terminal illness and their family caregiver. |
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| The role and contribution of spiritual practices to end-of-life care of older adults. |
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| Embedding spiritual care practices with Namaste CareTM | ||
| Honoring the Spirit Within - Namaste CareTM(English) |
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| The model of spiritual end-of-life care featuring Namaste CareTM |
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Transcending to high quality spiritual end of life care service |
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Improving relationships with older people living with advanced dementia: perspectives of Namaste Carers in Australia(English) |
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What are the components of a high quality spiritual end-of-life care service? |
Prof. Amy Y.M. CHOW Si Yuan Professor in Health and Social Work, University of Hong Kong |
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Forum: Breaking the barriers of spiritual end-of-life care |
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Director of Nethersole Institute of Continuing Holistic Health Education l Mr. Larry LEE RSW, In-charge, Psychosocial Spiritual Care Service, Haven of Hope Sister Annie Skau Holistic Care Centre l Ms. Elane SIU APN, Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care l Ms. Conny LUI Chaplain, HKCCCU Kwong Yum Care Home (Integrated Aged Care Service) |
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Closing remarks: The essence of being human |
Prof. KWAN Yui-huen Director of Charity Department of HKCCCU |
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