Three Big Reasons to Talk Now About Dying
[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 […]
My life with Alzheimer's disease by Gary Quinton
In Nov 2012 I had the privilege of speaking at the Manitoba Alzheimer’s Conference. I spoke in a large gym. Tables and chairs were set up throughout the entire space. I was nervous. The conference participants were people with Alzheimers and family caregivers. I was going to talk about Alzheimer’s Disease as a terminal illness. […]
Weight loss in advanced dementia – new resource from Australia
There are many reasons why people with advanced demtentia might lose weight. This new information booklet for family caregivers from Palliative Care Australia discusses several reasons and offers ideas on how to support the individual. Involuntary weight loss of more than 5% of the body weight is called “cachexia”. Cachexia is common with people with […]
Kath's favorite read for April – written by Della Roberts and Gina Gaspard
For most residents, the Long Term Care facility will be their last home. The average length of stay in many Canadian communities is less than 18 months, in some communities it is as low as 6 momnths. We need to to integrate a palliative approach, offer symptom management, open the door to discuss difficult topics, […]
