End Of Life Care

• Community walks to support palliative care centre

  Most people don't think of end of life care for their loved ones and the grief of losing someone until they have to, which was the case for Jessica Siynor  just a few years ago.

  Canada

  May 7, 2023
  
• Who will speak for you? The value of advanced care planning

  Emergencies happen, and there is no guarantee on health – which makes having an advanced care plan even more important. AHS’s Dr. Charlie Chen explains why “conversations matter” in order to create a unique plan for each individual.

  Apr 22, 2023
  
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• Quebec politicians say more time is needed to pass expanded assisted-dying bill

  The main thrust of the bill is to allow people to make an advanced request for an assisted death in the event they develop severe Alzheimer's disease.

  Health

  Jun 9, 2022
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• Quebec drops section of assisted-death bill to ensure it gets adopted quickly

  The main thrust of Bill 38 is to allow people with severe Alzheimer's disease to receive an assisted death. It needs unanimous approval in the legislature to be passed quickly.

  Health

  May 26, 2022
• Quebec bill would give Alzheimer’s patients access to medical aid in dying

  Bill 38 would allow people with severe and incurable diseases to consent to an assisted death before they become mentally or physically incapable of doing so.

  Health

  May 25, 2022
• B.C. paramedics learning to treat palliative patients at home, avoiding trips to ER

  It's a major shift for a system when taking someone that called 911 to hospital was often the only choice for paramedics.

  Health

  Apr 15, 2022
• Group opposes forced transfer of B.C. patients seeking medically-assisted deaths

  Dying With Dignity Canada says forced transfers happen when a patient makes an end-of-life choice but is being treated in a facility that forbids medical assistance in dying.

  Health

  Mar 7, 2022
• Group hopes to increase awareness around palliative care in southern Alberta

  "Early introduction to palliative care and having those discussions with your health-care providers greatly improves the quality of life."

  Health

  Nov 25, 2021
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• Hospice Peterborough receives $375,000 funding boost from Ontario government

  The $375,000 represents a 36 per cent increase in funding from last year and brings the 2021-2022 funding to $1,425,000 for Hospice Peterborough.

  Health

  Nov 9, 2021
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• Saskatchewan’s first free-standing hospice opens, accepts patients

  The Hospice at Glengarda will have 15 beds for patients in and around Saskatoon, providing end of life care.

  Health

  Jan 27, 2021