When memories fade and voices grow faint,
what the elderly need is not merely “care,” but to be remembered.
The tenderness of Namaste Care™ softly whispers, “You matter because You are You and We are here with you.”
The "Namaste Care™" model, founded by Professor Joyce Simard, has been widely implemented across various countries and cities worldwide. In recent years, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China have also actively promoted this person-centred spiritual care approach, allowing the elderly to be honored and respected.
Highlights of the Seminar
Exploring New Perspectives on Spiritual Care in Chinese Culture
The documentary, “ The LastVoice”, delves into the inner worlds of elderly with terminal illness and their caregivers in Hong Kong. It sensitively portrays their struggles and transformations within the context of Chinese culture. Renowned scholar Professor Simon Shui-Man Kwan, an expert in spiritual care, offers insights into new perspectives on spiritual care within Chinese cultural backgrounds.
Cross-Disciplinary Practice Sharing from Hong Kong and Taiwan
Building Person-Centred Namaste Care
Experienced healthcare professionals, social workers, and occupational therapist will share practical and localized skills for implementing Namaste Care. The session provides comprehensive guidance from philosophy to practice, including multi-sensory care techniques and how to create a spiritual caregiving environment across different settings (home-based, long-term care, hospital settings).
Genuine Conversations with Senior Healthcare and Pastoral Care Workers
Listening to healthcare scholars and pastoral care workers as they go beyond traditional medical frameworks to infuse compassion and tenderness into daily caregiving. Participants will be invited to become compassionate, gentle, and empathetic caregivers who truly touch lives and walk the final mile together.
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Date：18 OCT 2025 (Sat)
Time：0900-1700 (HKT)
Venue：LT3, G/F, Esther Lee Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese (supplemented with Putonghua)
Participants are encouraged to download the Microsoft Translator app to translate speech.
Target Audience：Healthcare and social service professionals, including doctors, nurses, therapists, social workers, chaplains and pastors)
Registration & Fees
Ticket Fee: In person: HKD $480 、Online webinar: HKD $430
CNE 6 points,CPD 5 points,CME Points (Pending)
Seats are limited. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
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Registration deadline: 10 October 2025
Enquiries: (852)3707 2787 / info@hkcccu.kych.org.hk Ms. Lam
Organisers:
The Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union Kwong Yum Care Home (Integrated Aged Care Service)｜Spiritual End of Life Care Centre
Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Charity Foundation｜Nethersole Institute of Continuing Holistic Health Education
In association with:
Namaste Care International
Hospice Foundation of Taiwan
The Divinity School of Chung Chi College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Rundown:
| Welcome Remarks | |
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Documentary: “The Last Voice” |
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A New Perspective on Spiritual Care in Chinese Culture |
Prof. Simon Shui-Man Kwan |
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Revealing the Essence of Spiritual Care through Namaste Care™ |
Ms. Vennus Ho Superintendent, The HKCCCU Kwong Yum Care Home (Integrated Aged Care Service) |
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The practice of Namaste Care™ in Hong Kong |
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Beginning with “Who Am I?”: Exploring Life Journeys of the Elderly through Namaste Care™ |
Mr. Andrew Lau Social Service Officer, The HKCCCU Kwong Yum Care Home (Integrated Aged Care Service) |
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Soulful Care: Namaste Care™ and Life Connection through Multi-sensory Experiences
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Ms. Tammy Chau Occupational Therapist, The HKCCCU Kwong Yum Care Home (Integrated Aged Care Service) |
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The practice of Namaste Care™ in Taiwan (Putonghua) |
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From Idea to Touch From Touch to Action
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Ms. Emily Chiang Ching-Chun Head Nurse, Namaste Care International Champion (Taiwan) |
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Dialogue: A Conversation about Compassionate, Gentleness, and Shared Journeys Care as a Gift We Give to Each Other
“The Final Embrace of Life”—How Taiwan’s Namaste Care™ Gently Accompanies the Spiritual Journey at End-of-Life
“More than Just Religion”—Spiritual Support Provided by Chaplains at the End-of-Life Scene
“Care is Beyond the Body” —Spiritual Nursing Care Practices in End-of-Life Care
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Moderator: Ms. Vennus Ho
Prof. Wang Ying Wei Board member, Hospice Foundation of Taiwan
Rev. Lo Wai Chuen Professional Development and Pastoral Education Supervisor, The Association of Hong Kong Hospital Christian Chaplaincy Ministry
Prof. Helen Chan Yue-Lai The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
