When to talk with dying people about dying, and how to start the conversation.
Some dying people do not want to talk about their dying. Sometimes it is the family that does not want to talk about dying. Elizabeth Causton, Social Worker and retired counsellor with Victoria Hospice has suggestions for how you can help family members to clarify their needs and to help them to ensure that they […]
Health Care Workers and Personal Support Workers… let the stories begin
We are honouring Health Care Workers by providing a place to share their stories as well as the stories of people that have worked with health care workers, or have received their care. We invite you to submit your story, starting with one of the phrases below. I love being a Health Care Worker because…. […]
Loss Grief and Dying with Dementia.
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are by their diagnosis terminal illnesses. Over the past few years dementia care and hospice palliative care have turned their lens to quality care for people with late stage dementia. Integrating a palliative approach in dementia care can make the world of difference to the experience of those living with […]
Celebrations for Health Care Workers….
They are known by many different names, Personal Support Workers, Health Care Workers, Community Health Workers, Home Support Workers, Resident Care Assistants, and Health Care Assistants. They provide personal care so people can stay at home when they are no longer independent. They provide 70% of direct care in facilities. They are skilled at personal […]
