Celebrating National Hospice Palliative Care
In recognition of National Hospice Palliative Care Week (May 4–10)1, Life and Death Matters celebrates the extraordinary work of Personal Support Workers (PSW’s), nurses, and healthcare teams who deliver compassionate hospice, palliative and end-of-life care and integrate a palliative care approach in all care settings. This week offers an opportunity to honour their contributions and […]
Advanced Care Planning: Starting Difficult Conversations
Advance Care Planning (ACP) is essential to delivering patient-centred care. It ensures that healthcare decisions reflect the personal values, goals, and preferences of people with serious illnesses, especially if they become unable to speak for themselves. While these conversations can be emotionally and ethically complex, starting them early significantly improves the quality of end-of-life care, […]
Honouring Kath and Ted Murray: Recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal
Introduction: The Role of Educators in Palliative Care Life and Death Matters is proud to celebrate Kath and Ted Murray, who were awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for their outstanding contributions to palliative care education in Canada. This prestigious honour recognizes their decades of work in developing and delivering high-quality, competency based palliative […]
Integrating a Palliative Approach into Daily Routines: A Guide for Long-Term Care Educators
Introduction: The Role of Educators in Palliative Care The need for a palliative approach in long-term care (LTC) settings continues to grow due to several key factors: However, healthcare providers often face challenges in delivering effective palliative care, such as: Life and Death Matters resources offer practical tools to build confidence and competence among healthcare […]
