This course comes within a place of mindful caregiving and culture of being present, kind, and real. Each of the four hourly sessions will be led by an expert on the different aspects of end-of-life preparation and palliative/hospice care. This course will use a lecture format with ample time for discussion and questions. Topics will include: 1) the importance of planning for end-of-life and communicating with people important in your life; 2) differences between hospice and palliative care; 3) importance of caregiver health, support, and use of resources during this difficult time; and 4) the definition of hospice care and what is provided by a hospice agency. This course is open to any student who wishes to gain an important understanding in preparing for this phase of life. This is the first of two courses on the subject of end-of-life care.
NOTE: Students will receive resource information from the course. Students should be open to sharing their experiences, concerns, and worries about the subject.
NOTE: Two sections of this course are being offered at the same day/time as a hybrid: one on Zoom and one in-person. Please register for and attend either the online or in-person section.