Albuquerque Grief & Loss Coalition Upcoming Events
In recognition of National Hospice & Palliative Care Month, two community events are available to learn about this compassionate care for the dying. The events are intended for community members that want to learn more about the hospice philosophy. Hospice care provides support to individuals who are approaching death with care from a team of professionals and volunteers in ways that offer compassion, dignity, and pain management to support a peaceful dying process.
The Albuquerque Grief & Loss (AG&L) Coalition is spearheading both events. The AG&L Coalition is a diverse group of professionals that provide support to individuals who have experienced death or other losses. Professionals may be case managers, bereavement coordinators, counselors in private practice, social workers, chaplains, mortuary services staff, and/or those that represent agencies that provide diverse support to the community. We recognize that it can be challenging to discuss death and dying in our society and culture. The AG&L Coalition wants to share information that allows individuals and families opportunities to be knowledgeable about the hospice option. We can offer clear answers to your questions and resources for additional, ongoing support.
“Life in Hospice” is a community educational event to be held on Thursday, November 12, 2009, 1:30-4:00 pm at the Jewish Community Center, 5520 Wyoming Blvd NE. This event is free to the public and is ideal for adults of all ages to obtain information about the hospice team approach to providing physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and social support for the dying, as well as support for family members and caregivers. A panel discussion to introduce the diversity of the hospice team (doctor, nurse, home health aide, social services, spiritual care, bereavement, volunteers) will shine light on the scope of compassionate care available through hospice. There will be “Education Stations” that will provide information and resources related to: Care for the Caregiver, Stress Management, Expressive Therapy, Selecting a Hospice, Eligibility for Hospice, and Making Your Wishes Known Through Advanced Care Directives.
On Sunday, November 15, 2009, 1-3 pm, the Guild Cinema will feature the movie “Solace: Wisdom of the Dying,” followed by a “Question & Answer” period facilitated by the AG&L Coalition. A donation of $5 per attendee is suggested. The Guild Cinema is located at 3405 Central NE, Albuquerque, NM (505-255-1848). The documentary is directed by New Mexico hospice nurse Camille Adair and offers a rich blend of perspectives from professionals who provide hospice care, and most significantly, the practical and authentic wisdom from people facing their mortality.
Please join us at these community events! For additional information, please contact the Albuquerque Grief & Loss Coalition at griefandlosscoalition@gmail.com, or call Victoria Cain @ 505-323-1659 or Mary Gray @ 505-842-5673.
In conjunction with National Hospice & Palliative Care Month – November 2009
Albuquerque Grief & Loss Coalition
presents the following two events as an opportunity for the community
to learn about hospice and its benefits
Life in Hospice
Thursday – November 12, 2009 1:30 – 4:00 pm
Jewish Community Center Auditorium
5520 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109
(Eastside of Wyoming, south of Academy Blvd.)
Hospice Interdisciplinary Panel Presentation 2:00 to 3:30 pm
MD, RN Case Manager, Social Work, Spiritual Care Coordinator,
Bereavement Coordinator, Home Health Aid,
Volunteer Coordinator, Hospice Volunteer and Therapy Pet.
Activity/Education Stations:
Selecting a Hospice, 10 Needs of Grieving Children, Care Giving: End of Life issues (Signs & Symptoms), Stress Management, Five Wishes: Advanced Directives, Volunteering in Hospice, Children and Memorializing: Ideas & Activities, and Music as Healing.
This event is open and free to the public
SOLACE: Wisdom of the Dying
Hospice Documentary film by Camille Adair, RN
Sunday – November 15, 2009 1:00-3:00 pm
Ms. Adair will be available to answer questions following the screening
Guild Cinema
3405 Central Ave, NE Albuquerque, NM 87106
$5.00 suggested donation
For information:
griefandlosscoalition@gmail.com
or call 505.842.5673
