What to expect at the end of life? (video)
As a loved approaches their final days, it can be difficult to know what to expect. This video explores what family and staff can expect for their loved one at the end of life.
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Not Just a Visitor: The Essential Role of Family Members in Long-Term Care (video)
A 20-minute video that explores the essential role of family caregivers in long-term care.
Palliative Care Conference: Resident/SDM/Family Questionnaire
A questionnaire for Resident/SDM/Family members to complete before Palliative Care Conferences.
Learning about Dementia and Care near the End of Life: Question Prompt Sheet
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.
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.
Reflective Debriefing: Supporting people and practice in long-term care (video)
A video excerpt that outlines a reflective debriefing session to support people and practice in long-term care. The facilitator asks the staff to talk about what went well, what didn’t go so well, and what can be learned moving forward.
