End–of–Life Project
The Complete Life is a two-part curriculum developed as part of a larger
effort to improve end-of-life care in Hawai`i. Designed specifically for faith
communities but utilized among caregivers, professionals, and paraprofessionals
working in the field of aging.
The Complete Life offers two 12-session guidebooks, Care of the Dying and Care
of the Bereaved. Each provides information and experiential exercises on spiritual,
cultural, physical and practical aspects of care. Workshops range from a few
hours to a series of afternoons or evenings.
Our Goals:
- To help individuals gain
comfort, knowledge, and skills so they can better care for dying persons,
their loved ones, and those who grieve.
- To help develop a
compassionate and skilled ministry for the dying and bereaved through the
provision of training and ongoing support to laity, faith leaders, and
volunteer caregivers.
- To increase spiritually and
culturally appropriate resources for the dying and bereaved in Hawai`i.
Participants will learn:
- A basic knowledge of the
dying and grieving process.
- How to recognize pain,
advocate for good pain control, and minimize pain and suffering.
- What to do when death occurs.
- Practical and meaningful ways
to assist the dying and grieving.
- A broader sense of cultural
and spiritual awareness and sensitivity.
- How to have caring
conversations.
- Options for end-of-life care
and support for survivors.
- To explore their own spiritual
values and faith teachings that can provide assistance on the journey of
dying and grieving.
For more information, please contact:
Kokua-Mau
P.O. Box 3495
Honolulu, Hawaii
96813
Tel: (808) 585-9977
Fax: (808) 585-9967
e-mail: info@kokua-mau.org