Aim: To explore the diverse needs of our residents and their loved ones in the areas of social, emotional and spiritual needs and to focus on appropriate practice especially in the area of end of life care. An Bord Altranais Category 1 Approved.

Objectives: 

To explore the diverse emotions that residential care evokes with residents and their family members

To explore the religious and spiritual needs of those in residential care and how our own belief systems may impact on others.

To establish patterns for meeting our residents needs in a changing and multicultural Ireland.

To explore how to appropriately meet the needs of residents, family and staff at the end of life stage.