Exploring Palliative Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (PWIDD): A Path to Enabling Good Practice
Palliative care is a compassionate, whole-person approach that adapts to meet people where they are, honoring their unique needs and circumstances. In the last few years, the palliative care community has been striving for equity, striving to ensure that all individuals, have access to palliative care. However, one group that remains underserved in palliative care […]
The Skinny on Skin Care: Everyone has a role in preventing wounds.
PSWs are trained to observe and report changes in a resident’s condition. They are often the first to notice signs of illness, discomfort, or behavioral changes. This vigilance is crucial for early intervention and can prevent minor issues from escalating into serious health problems. PSWs act as the eyes and ears of the healthcare team, […]
Palliative Care in the Context of Homelessness
Guest Presenter: Shelley Tysick In this webinar, Shelley Tysick discussed her experiences as a RN supporting people living and dying on the streets of Victoria, B.C. As all communities are seeing increased numbers of people whose lives are in disarray, it is common to see individuals sleeping and living in makeshift shelters. For those living […]
Tips for Calming and Comforting Distressed People
Dealing with an illness or health crisis – or facing death – can understandably be confusing, upsetting, and full of uncertainty. Those of us who work as supports in health settings (particularly in end of life care), need to know ways of being and skills that help soothe distress. When we ourselves are distressed, we […]
