What does it mean, to go to LTC?
Moving to LTC Tonight I had a sweet experience. I met with a group of people specializing in gerontology. Most were nurses, some were Resident Care Assistants, and we were fortunate to have a Social Worker in our midst. In the group were a few leaders who have led the way and set a great […]
Announcing NEW HPC WORKBOOKS for nurses and health care workers
In response to feedback from college instructors and hospice colleagues we fine tuned the “Essential in Hospice Palliative Care Workbook”. We created one workbook specifically for students in the Practical Nurse program, and a second workbook specifically for Health Care Workers. Both workbooks are companions to the “Essentials” manual, and link with the DVDs, teaching […]
"Going Home" sung by Libera, as music care
Music, like visual arts, can convey so much meaning. Susan Breiddal sent me this link by the group “Libera” knowing that it would be enjoyed by our community, and serve as an excellent example of music care. “Libera” is a group of 7-13 year old boys who live in south London. The song, “Going home” […]
Call for Abstracts BCHPCA Conference
Hi all, It’s coming! The BCHPCA conference! Exciting update on the British Columbia Hospice Palliative Care Association (BCHPCA) Annual Conference is in Surrey on May 14-15, 2010. The theme will be “Raising the Torch: Expanding the Vision”. Mark your calendars! The call for abstracts is out. Submission deadline is Jan 28, 2010. Information about online […]
