The Top LGBTQ2S+ Barriers to Accessing Palliative Care and 6 Ways to Help
LGBTQ2S+ people face several barriers to accessing healthcare. These barriers have a significant impact on the day-to-day health and well-being of these individuals as well as delaying the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of life-limiting illnesses. As a person’s health declines, these barriers may prevent a person from accessing palliative care support from community healthcare and […]
The Platinum Rule: A Guide to Compassionate Caregiving
Written by Michelle O’Rourke Care is a word that is frequently used, yet often taken for granted. We can ask someone, “What do you want in your coffee?” and they may reply with, “Milk or cream – I don’t care.” In the world of health care, we tend to use this word as something task-oriented […]
Why weave a palliative approach through core curriculum?
We know that all healthcare providers need to meet the basic competencies for integrating a palliative approach into care. Developing some of those competencies is required by PSWs and Nurses in their core curriculum. But, we hear that students are anxious about providing palliative care and learning to care for the body after death. We […]
CESBA Conference 2022
The CESBA (Ontario Association of Adult and Continuing Education School Board Administrators) conference has been offering learning opportunities and networking for over 20 years! Come join us to get inspired in ways to provide adult and continuing education in Ontario. Attend this conference to connect with speakers and colleagues to learn new and innovative ways […]
