Feb/March 2026 Learning from Dr. Mitsuo Aoki – Understanding and Working with Persons with Terminal Illness

Introducing a video, discussion and teaching series focused on working with individuals with serious and terminal illness. The sessions are based on actual classes of Dr. Aoki teaching filmed in 1987 and two interviews of Dr. Aoki working with Roger who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Kōkua Mau will also present advanced care planning.

February 4, 11, 18, 25 and March 4, 11, 18, 25 2026
5:00 to 7:30 PM

Series’ Objectives:

  • Manage awareness about death and dying and become more comfortable with assisting others during this time of life.
  • Implement various skills and methods used to help and support someone who is facing the end-of-life.
  • Identify the importance of rituals and traditions in the grief process.
  • Engage with the multi-disciplinary health care and/or community teams to identify methods and techniques to assist a person with accessing resources in order to live during their dying.

This regularly scheduled series is intended for healthcare professionals and healthcare support staff/volunteers. However, adult community family members are also welcomed to attend.