Beyond Compassion: Strengthening Dementia Care Through a Palliative Lens
January marks Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the growing impact of dementia and the urgent need for better support. Families facing Alzheimer’s often describe the journey as overwhelming, with uncertainty at every stage. Compassion is essential, but it is only the beginning. With dementia cases rising sharply, we need systematic planning, equitable […]
Grief in the Holidays: Navigating Complicated Times with Compassion and Care
The holiday season often arrives wrapped in expectations of joy, togetherness, and celebration. But for those grieving the loss of a loved one, this time can feel especially tender, complicated, and isolating. Whether the loss is recent or years old, grief doesn’t follow a calendar and it doesn’t pause for December. This blog gathers reflections […]
Supporting Individuals and Families Through Grief: Strategies, Resources, and the Role of Compassionate Care
Grief is a normal and deeply human response to loss. But even though everyone experiences grief, it is often misunderstood or left unspoken. For personal support workers (PSWs), nurses, and other care providers, grief is something you see every day. You support people who are grieving, and sometimes you grieve too. As we mark National […]
Caring for the Whole Child: Insights into Pediatric Palliative Practice
This October at Life and Death Matters, we’re shining a spotlight on pediatric palliative care. Care for children and youths with life-limiting conditions that blends clinical excellence with profound compassion. Whether you’re a PSW offering bedside comfort or a nurse coordinating care, your role in supporting these children is vital. What is Pediatric Palliative Care? […]
