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SUMMARY:Palliative Care Through Song: An Arts-Based Caregiver Education
DESCRIPTION:Palliative Care Through Song: An Arts-Based Caregiver Education Course is an interactive\, two-session course designed to provide family caregivers with practical tools and knowledge to support loved ones experiencing serious illness. Through original music\, visual art\, storytelling\, discussion\, and evidence-based education\, participants will explore approaches to comfort\, communication\, nutrition and safe swallowing\, symptom management\, advance care planning\, and caregiving at the end of life. \nAcross two 2-hour sessions\, participants will also explore common misconceptions about hospice\, palliative care\, and pain management; caregiver well-being and resilience; and resources that can help individuals remain safely and comfortably at home. Developed by Dr. Ritabelle Fernandes\, Professor of Geriatric Medicine and creator of the Returning Home educational music project\, the course translates complex healthcare concepts into accessible\, memorable\, and practical lessons caregivers can apply in their own lives. No healthcare background is required. \n\n\nLearner Outcomes\nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the purpose and basic principles of palliative care and hospice and recognize key differences between them.\nIdentify practical strategies to support comfort\, safe eating and swallowing\, and symptom management during serious illness.\nExplain the importance of advance care planning and communicating healthcare wishes before a crisis occurs.\nRecognize common misconceptions about pain management and medications such as morphine.\n Identify approaches and community resources that can support individuals and families providing care at home.\nRecognize common experiences and caregiving needs that may arise during the final stages of life.\nIdentify strategies for supporting caregiver well-being\, grief\, resilience\, and self-care.\n\n\nInstructor: Dr. Ritabelle Fernandes \nWhen: Thursdays\, 5:00–7:00 PM\nDates: October 29 & November 5\nDuration: 2 weeks\nCourse Fee: $10 \nCourse Materials: $34
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/palliative-care-through-song-an-arts-based-caregiver-education/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Kapiolani Community College\, 4303 Diamond Head Road\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96816\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Palliative Care Through Song: An Arts-Based Caregiver Education
DESCRIPTION:Palliative Care Through Song: An Arts-Based Caregiver Education Course is an interactive\, two-session course designed to provide family caregivers with practical tools and knowledge to support loved ones experiencing serious illness. Through original music\, visual art\, storytelling\, discussion\, and evidence-based education\, participants will explore approaches to comfort\, communication\, nutrition and safe swallowing\, symptom management\, advance care planning\, and caregiving at the end of life. \nAcross two 2-hour sessions\, participants will also explore common misconceptions about hospice\, palliative care\, and pain management; caregiver well-being and resilience; and resources that can help individuals remain safely and comfortably at home. Developed by Dr. Ritabelle Fernandes\, Professor of Geriatric Medicine and creator of the Returning Home educational music project\, the course translates complex healthcare concepts into accessible\, memorable\, and practical lessons caregivers can apply in their own lives. No healthcare background is required. \n\n\nLearner Outcomes\nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the purpose and basic principles of palliative care and hospice and recognize key differences between them.\nIdentify practical strategies to support comfort\, safe eating and swallowing\, and symptom management during serious illness.\nExplain the importance of advance care planning and communicating healthcare wishes before a crisis occurs.\nRecognize common misconceptions about pain management and medications such as morphine.\n Identify approaches and community resources that can support individuals and families providing care at home.\nRecognize common experiences and caregiving needs that may arise during the final stages of life.\nIdentify strategies for supporting caregiver well-being\, grief\, resilience\, and self-care.\n\n\nInstructor: Dr. Ritabelle Fernandes \nWhen: Thursdays\, 5:00–7:00 PM\nDates: October 29 & November 5\nDuration: 2 weeks\nCourse Fee: $10 \nCourse Materials: $34
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/palliative-care-through-song-an-arts-based-caregiver-education/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Kapiolani Community College\, 4303 Diamond Head Road\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96816\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Special Event
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