A 20-minute video that explores the essential role of family caregivers in long-term care.
Not Just a Visitor: The Essential Role of Family Members in Long-Term Care Read More »
A Staff Planning Checklist to be referenced and completed before a palliative care conference.
Palliative Care Conferences: Staff Planning Checklist Read More »
A questionnaire for Resident/SDM/Family members to complete before Palliative Care Conferences.
Palliative Care Conference: Resident/SDM/Family Questionnaire Read More »
A summary form to be used in Palliative Care Conferences
Palliative Care Conference Summary Read More »
Learning about Dementia and Care near the End of Life: Asking questions of health care providers can sometimes be hard. Many of us simply do not know the questions we could be asking to help us better understand and plan for the future. This question prompt sheet has been designed to open up conversations between you, your family, and members of the health care staff. The answers to these questions may not be simple or straightforward; dementia affects each person in different ways.
Question Prompt List Read More »
Dr. Tamara Sussman contributes to this moving podcast about life in Quebec Long-Term Care during the COVID-19 pandemic lock-down.
After a stroke left him locked in his own body, Rabbi Ronnie Cahana has found ways to lead an incredibly full life. Then the pandemic came. It swept through Quebec, leaving a trail of devastation. Today, Rabbi Cahana is one of the thousands of Quebeckers left stranded in the middle of one of the worst disasters in modern Canadian history.
Pandemic #9: Mend the World Read More »
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
Navigating Stress & Loss as a Caregiver Read More »
A list of in-person and online courses about communication and advance care planning for healthcare professionals
Educational Resources – Communication and Advance Care Planning Read More »
This template can be adapted for policies about palliative and end-of-life programs in long-term care
Policy Template – Palliative and End-of-Life Program Read More »
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.
Palliative Care Champion Team – Terms of Reference Read More »
