NEWS & ARTICLES FROM LIFE & DEATH MATTERS
One of the people on the care team that is not often considered is the body removal attendant. After everyone in the family has said
Written by Ann-Marie Gilbert, MSc I fully and wholeheartedly support September 30th – Orange Shirt Day – as the national day dedicated to truth and
Alzheimer’s disease is multi factorial – in that there are many factors that increase the likelihood of developing the disease. Some risk factors cannot be changed, and some can be changed. Let’s look at the risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s disease so that you can make adjustments to your lifestyle that can reduce your risk.
Imagine that you have a loved one who is moving closer to death – it could be weeks, days, or hours. You don’t know. You
In October 2019 Ted and I flew to join Siobhan. We desired to support her in her grief. We walked the beaches together. Four months
We are delighted to share the following video with all educators using the Life and Death Matters resources, as well as with those considering using
When a loved one has dementia, there are many endings that they and their family must face. Perhaps one of the most significant and difficult
Written by Kath Murray & Ann-Marie Gilbert How it started As a teenager, I volunteered and poured tea at the small nursing home (rest home)
It is summer. Time for light reading. But also, a time for inspiration. I have just the book for you! The Boy, the Mole, the
Dear friends, We are thrilled to announce and celebrate our esteemed colleague, Kath Murray. It is with great joy that we extend our heartfelt congratulations
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