Last November 25-26, 2019 at the Asian Hospital Cancer Institute in Alabang, Muntinlupa, The Ruth Foundation was privileged to partner with Asian Hospital and Medical Center to educate fellow health care providers about hospice and palliative care in the field of Geriatrics.
Dr. Roger Strong and Nurse Mylene Lumanog from San Diego, California, who are both ELNEC trainers, were special resource speakers during that event, along with Dr. Ayda Nambayan, Dr. DJ Pedro, Dr. Rumalie Corvera and Dr. Nanette Ramilo-Cruz. Effective communication towards geriatric patients was discussed and strategies to hold critical conversations were given. Participants were able to learn how to manage the common signs and symptoms of these patients, including pain, spiritual and psychological symptoms. There were a total of 37 participants.
One part of the event program was called Blessing of the Hands, wherein the participants, speakers and organizers lined up to have their hands washed with water, symbolizing the blessing of God-given hands that spread compassionate service to others.
We hope to see you in our upcoming 2020 trainings. Kindly follow our Facebook page and our website to be updated with our training schedules.
