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CTP003-Chronic disease management and end-of-life care Caregivers and the older people hand-in-hand to face chronic disease
Introduction:
As one ages, there are many changes that take place in the body. The presence of chronic disease will even make older people become frailer and require long-term caring. In this regard, informal and family caregivers play a crucial role in caring for older people at home. In the process of caring and interaction, conflicts and misunderstandings may increase due to stress and inappropriate communication. This seminar aims at promoting mutual care between older people with chronic disease and their caregivers through introducing communication skills, stress management skills, and wellness activities. The goal is for them to live in harmony and face the chronic disease together. Content:
- Relationship between caregivers and the older people
- Communication between caregivers and the older people
- Barriers in communication
- Communication skills
- Stress of caregivers and the older people
- Sources of stress,
- Stress management strategies
- Wellness activities for caregivers and the old people
Speaker: School Teaching Staff (Registered Nurse, Registered Social Worker, Registered Occupational Therapist) CADENZA Training Programme The Nethersole School of Nursing
Date: 2010-03-12 (Friday)
Time: 14:30-16:30
Venue: 1/F, Fung Kai Social Ser Complex, 22 Ting Ping Road, Sheung Shui, New Territories
Registration: End Already
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