Day of the Dead… by Dr. Lyn Prashant
I was intending to write about the Mexican Day of the Dead traditions and celebrations… but Lynn at Degriefing beat me to it! Thanks Lyn for a wonderful newsletter, illustrating in words and photos the rich traditions surrounding Day of the Dead. I encourage you to check it out, and to check out Lyn and […]
Tom Attig launches a new book – Catching your breath in Grief… and grace will lead you home
While studying for my thanatology certification exam with ADEC, I discovered one of my all time favorite books, “The Heart of Grief: Death and the Search for Lasting Love”. Little did I know that the author, Tom Attig would later move to Victoria, and that I would get to meet up with Tom and his […]
"It Takes a Village" – What are your favorite resources?
I look forward to meeting with family caregivers on Saturday at the “CARE4U 2012” Manitoba Alzheimer Society Conference. My first presentation “It takes a village” will focus on the benefits of integrating a supportive palliative approach in caring for people with dementia. We will develop a list of resources that caregivers will want to consider […]
From Niagara Falls – giving thanks to HCWs!
No better place to give thanks for the incredible and invaluable contribution of Health Care Workers! Thanks to HCWs from Niagara Falls October 2012 October was the month to celebrate their invaluable contributions! In Vancouver the BC Home Support Summit was a great success. In Edmonton Edna Harrington and her team held their annual one […]
