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Choosing when and where you would like to have an assisted death may or may not be difficult for you. It might be that you have had a place and...
You may not have the energy or interest in planning what the day of your assisted death might look like, or you might know exactly how you want it to...
When the scheduled day arrives, it is natural to have many different feelings. It is natural to feel both the sadness of saying goodbye and the relief that suffering will...
You may feel yourself watching the clock and anticipating the date and time. This can come with many contradictory feelings including being at peace, fear, loss, anger, sadness, relief, and...
Being prepared for someone’s death because it was assisted, doesn’t mean that you won’t experience grief. Most people experience very common feelings of grief, such as: sadness, anger, guilt, disbelief...
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) can bring up unique experiences and challenges for healthcare providers. It is helpful to have some understanding of the processes to determine eligibility for MAiD...
Some people avoid thinking or making decisions about their future needs. By giving thought to your wishes and preferences now, you can be better prepared for changes in your health.
Who would you want to make financial decisions for you if you become unable to do this yourself? The way you name someone to do this is through a Power...
As a family member or friend of a Two-Spirit LGBTQ+ person living with advanced illness, you may have questions or concerns about their care or about how you can be...
Many people think of grief as something that happens after death; but it can also be felt when someone in your culture or community has been harmed through discrimination or...