After death Pamphlet – Saskatchewan
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Bereavement
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.
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Navigating Stress & Loss as a Caregiver (video)
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
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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
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Educational Resources for Long-Term Care Staff – Grief and Bereavement
A list of grief and bereavement education courses for healthcare professionals
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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.
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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.
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Educational Resources – Palliative Care for Interdisciplinary Team
A list of educational courses available for healthcare professionals about palliative care.
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