Title: Identify various cultural beliefs and practices related to dying and death.
Course: Home Health Aide (14053) > Section: Examining Dying, Hospice Care, and Death

Identification should include

- the beliefs and practices of various cultural groups
- explanation of personal feelings about death and dying
- ways to respect the cultural beliefs and practices of a client
- ways to respect the cultural beliefs and practices of family members.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is respect for cultural beliefs and practices related to death important to individuals?
- When cultural beliefs and practices of a client conflicts with prevailing beliefs and practices, how can a home health aide help to reconcile the differences?
- How can a home health aide help family members express their feelings about death and dying?
- What are some examples of nonverbal communication that may be expressed while a client is dying?