Navigating Stress & Loss as a Caregiver
Dr. Tamara Sussman explores “Navigating Stress and Loss when Caring for a Loved one with Dementia” with Claire Webster from McGill Cares. A 38 minute youtube video
Alberta
Educational Resources – Communication and Advance Care Planning
A list of in-person and online courses about communication and advance care planning for healthcare professionals
Policy Template – Palliative and End-of-Life Program
This template can be adapted for policies about palliative and end-of-life programs in long-term care
Palliative Care Champion Team – Terms of Reference
The interprofessional palliative champion team is a key element necessary for the successful delivery of palliative care. This document can be adapted so that long-term care homes can create their own terms of reference for their palliative champion teams.
Educational Resources for Personal Support Workers
A list of educational resources that are specifically for personal support workers
Educational Resources – Pain Management
A list of online and in-person educational courses for healthcare professionals about pain management
Educational Resources for Long-Term Care Staff – Grief and Bereavement
A list of grief and bereavement education courses for healthcare professionals
Suggested wording for announcing a resident’s death
Finding a way to let other residents know of a resident’s passing can be difficult at times. Here are a few options for announcing a resident’s death that are respectful, honouring and focus on remembering lives lived.
Advance Care Planning Terminology- Provincial Chart
A chart that explains the different terminology for advance care planning by province.
Advance Care Planning Links
A list of websites with Advance Care Planning resources