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Understanding the Diagnosis for Patients and Families

Outlines what palliative care means, from the perspective of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people, in the context of an...

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The Caregiver Compass

Saint Elizabeth Health Care’s online Caregiver Compass provides practical information for family and friends providing care at home.  Order a...

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When the Time Comes: Families With Aging Parents Share Their Struggles and Solutions

Likened to a ‘support group in print’ for anyone with aging parents, the author leads a compassionate and eyes-wide-open journey...

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A Toolkit: The Management of Lymphedema in Lower Extremities by Subcutaneous Drainage

This toolkit provides information about lymphedema and its treatment.  Care has been taken to be thorough in the information presented...

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PATH: A New Approach to End-of-Life Care

Two physicians created the PATH (Palliative & Therapeutic Harmonization) model, a process which promotes careful consideration of the complex issues...

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The Comfort of Home for Alzheimer's Disease: A Guide for Caregivers

A practical, comprehensive and easy-to-read guide regarding caring for someone at home with Alzheimer's disease. Includes glossary, illustrations, tips, and...

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Heart Failure Symptom Management Guideline: Edema/ Ascites

This clinical practice guideline has been developed to support health care providers who are assessing symptoms of edema and ascites...

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Integrating a Palliative Approach into the Management of Chronic, Life-Threatening Diseases: Who, How, and When?

One of a series of discussion documents prepared for the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA).
 


 

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Maintaining the Connection: Communication Tips in Alzheimer’s Disease

Animated video that reviews communication tips on how to communicate with loved ones who have Alzheimer’s disease and dementia



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