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End of life care
The latest research shows that healthcare providers and their elderly patients find it difficult to talk about how much time someone has left and how they’d like to be cared for as they near the end of life. With an aging population and an increase in treatment options to keep us living longer (if not always better) than ever before, it’s more important than ever to plan for the medical treatment or palliative care you would like to receive.
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What is a good death?
We sometimes hear people wishing for a “good” death. But what does it mean exactly? -
What's on your bucket list?
A "bucket list" is a list of things you want to do or accomplish before you die. It can be a very good framework for thinking about your life goals, your health and your mortality, and discussing about it could help advance care planning. -
Therapeutic rituals to overcome grief
If you have lost a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic or any other traumatic event, you may still be struggling to grieve. Can rituals used in a therapeutic setting help people overcome prolonged and complicated grief? -
End-of-life doulas: Providing care and comfort to the dying and their loved ones
We have been witnessing the emergence of a new profession related to end-of-life care: the end-of-life doulas (sometimes referred as "death doulas"). End-of-life doulas offer continuous support and comfort to people at the end of life and their families. -
3 research-based benefits to being involved in conversations about your health
Why is being involved in discussions and decision-making about your own health important? Research highlights three benefits for individuals and their caregivers. -
Having ‘the talk’: The benefits of making your wishes known about end-of-life care
Advance care planning and having discussions about end-of-life care with family members and healthcare providers can have positive impacts for everyone involved. -
Does caregiver stress affect the move to long term care?
Providing care for family members with challenging chronic diseases like dementia can be highly stressful and take a toll on caregivers’ physical and psychological health. When caregivers become “burnt out” are their loved ones more likely to be placed in long term care facilities? -
Transitioning to end of life care: Communication is key
The latest research shows healthcare providers and their elderly patients find it difficult to talk about end-of-life prognosis and preferences for care. Dr. John You – a doctor and expert in end-of-life communication – shares his perspective. -
Advance care planning and intensive care: Planning ahead for your end of life wishes
Patients who have an advance care plan are less likely to receive unwanted intensive care in hospital. Dr. Michelle Howard – an expert in end-of-life communication – provides a professional view on the topic and citizen contributor Diane shares her personal experience. -
Home palliative care a key to respecting end of life wishes
Home palliative care – provided by specially trained health professionals – increases the likelihood of a patient dying at home and may even help to ease symptoms. -
Caring for the caregivers: Who is meeting the care needs of older adults?
Families of older adults continue to provide the vast majority of care for their members when necessary. Changes in modern society necessitate support for them from the formal healthcare system.
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