10/05/2015
This piece was written by our friend and colleague, Andrea Leatherdale – RN, BScN, Practical Nursing Program Coordinator at Centennial College. Depending on a long-term care agency’s policies, when a person with dementia enters the end-stage of life, management/administration may seek to transfer care to an alternate level of care (palliative care unit) away from the
Read More08/10/2015
Guest blog post by Jennifer Buchanan of JB Music Therapy – a Canadian company based in Calgary, Alberta. “Our mission at JB Music Therapy is to transform lives through excellence in clinical practice and education by bringing music into the foreground. JBMT has been providing music therapy services since 1991. We offer personalized programs for individuals coping with
Read More08/09/2015
I am deeeeelighted to share that the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta has launched the 2015 updated Competency Profile for Licensed Practical Nurses! And most exciting for me is the section on Palliative Care! Have a look at the new Competency Profile for Licensed Practical Nurses, in particular (document) pages 142- 146 for
Read More04/05/2015
In our Death and Digital Property: What happens to your online life when you die? blog post we reviewed ways to protect your digital estate and specific online site policies. So what is the best way to prepare your digital assets? 1. Take inventory of how much information you have on your computer and online. Write down
Read More03/29/2015
It’s a question that we should all be asking – what happens to my email and social media accounts after I die? It can be a huge burden for your loved ones to gain access to your online life if you die and have not left a “digital will” or a “will about your digital
Read More03/18/2015
Our mission is to create resources that help front-line caregivers provide excellent care for the dying person and their family.
Read More02/16/2015
by Françoise Mathieu, M.Ed., CCC. Compassion Fatigue Specialist As a compassion fatigue specialist, I have the privilege of travelling across North America each month, meeting helping professionals of all stripes: nurses, social workers, physicians, police officers, lawyers, and a myriad of others who work in high touch situations with individuals with complex needs. Sometimes I’m
Read More12/23/2014
[written by guest blogger Ann-Marie Gilbert] A few weeks ago the CBC dedicated an hour of their news show “The Current” to talking about end of life care. On the heels of the news coverage surrounding Brittany Maynard’s right to die, it seems appropriate to talk about death, dying, quality of life and dying with
Read More11/29/2014
BCCCA Presents “The Essentials in Hospice Palliative Care – A Day for Educators!” Presented by HPC nurse, educator and author Kath Murray Connect with current developments and key concepts in Hospice Palliative Care, Kath’s new resources for teaching Health Care Assistants, and colleagues who share a passion for education. Receive your personal copy of the newly released
Read More11/21/2014
What is Pediatric Palliative Care “While the number of children requiring palliative care is small relative to adults, the impact of a child’s serious illness and death is extensive. It affects the family as well as the entire community. Moreover, the illnesses that affect children are quite distinct. Palliative care for children must comprehensively address
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