Before we talk of Assisted Dying, let's ensure that all dying Canadians can access Hospice Palliative Care!
Robert Cribb’s article in The Star addresses Assisted Dying in a five part series addressing how Canadians are dying. It seems unlikely that the Boomers who fought for “Reproductive Rights” will not succeed at legalizing “Death Rights” including the right to chose “Assisted Dying”. As Canadians participate in this discussion and laws change my greatest […]
Personal Support Worker/ Health Care Assistant Week
The BC Home Support Summit was excellent. Over a hundred people attended. The majority were Community Health Workers (CHWs) from Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Northern Health. As I was leaving early for a flight east, I made my journey around the room before the event started. Great to meet and greet and hear the stories and […]
World Hospice Day October 13th!
“New estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) show that around 24 million adults require palliative care each year. 66% of these are over 60 years old. This World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (13th October 2012), Palliative Care Australia (PCA) and the Worldwide Palliative Care Alliance (WPCA) are warning that an urgent response is […]
Why use Twitter to advance Hospice Palliative Care?
A short but interesting interview with Diane Meir, palliative care geriatrician. Diane addresses how and why she uses twitter to increase the literacy of the public about hospice palliative care, and increases the awareness of the “choir” with current information and resources. Through twitter I discover fascinating articles, keep my fingers on the pulse of […]
