Healthcare education and resources for educators, caregivers and nurses. Supporting excellence in end-of-life care! Let's talk #PalliativeCare
Victoria, BC
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B.C. is expected to see more heat in the days ahead, UBC experts are available for comment: bit.ly/3Y8cFpx
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🚨ATTENTION NURSES: For a limited time, you can join your professional nursing association for only $50.
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People want to age at home – yet 1 in 5 older adults have complex care needs which makes it very challenging. With leaders across the health system, we’ve identified existing solutions that can be expanded to help more older people with complex care needs: oltca.com/advocacy/multi-sec…
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All too often people facing #dementia are dismissed, disrespected. We can help remind them of their inherent value and humanity.
(image: @tinybuddha) #Alzheimers #quote
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Congratulations Harvey!!
Honored and humbled to be this year's recipient of the Arthur M Sutherland Award. @VirtualHospice @CCMB_Research @CancerCareMB @UM_RadyFHS @IPOSPsychoOncol @CAPO_ACOP @IAHPC @whpca @EAPCvzw @CAPCpalliative @CanadianHPCAssn @AAHPM @CSI_KCL @CicelySaunders1 @CdnMedHallFame #DIGNITY
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Let's not treat people living with #dementia like children. No matter how much support and care they may need, they are adults. Showing respect is central to #kindness.
#Alzheimers
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This study highlights the wide-ranging views held by health leaders regarding the optimal relationship between MAiD and palliative and end-of-life care in Canada.
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ALT Health leaders recognize that cooperation between MAiD and PEOLC services is required for appropriate referrals, care coordination, and patient care.
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"We need to talk about dementia, we need to support each other. In this way, we make improve the lives of those who carry the diseases of dementia."
Help us get the attention of 🇪🇺 policymakers by ✍ signing & 🔁 sharing our:📢 bit.ly/AECallToAction2024
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Climate change poses ‘major threat’ to respiratory health healio.com/news/pulmonology/…
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Registration for #TWC2024 is open! Don't miss out on Canada's largest convention for the long-term care and retirement community sectors, happening April 8-10th, hosted by @OLTCAnews & @ORCAretirement. Sign up today! together-we-care.com/home/40…
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🚨Nominations for RNAO's #RecognitionAwards🏆 are now officially OPEN!📢✨🥳🎉
Nominate a colleague, yourself or your organization.
Learn about the categories & submit before Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024: RNAO.ca/about/awards/recogni…
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The #BCEmergencyAlert system is tested twice per year. The next test is tomorrow, Wed. , Nov 15 at 1:55 PM. Please don’t confuse this with #SaanichPeninsulaAlert. Tomorrow’s alert is not something you opt in or out of.
Learn more: emergencyinfobc.ca/alert #BCEmergencyAlert
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"The Light of Irene" is available to every doctor in BC. A symbol of belonging & safety, displaying this piece in your practice is one way to show you are committed to the provision of #CulturallySafeHealthCare for your Indigenous patients. Form: ow.ly/tT8450OXYAa
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"Unhoused seniors are quietly becoming the biggest issue in the housing crisis."
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Join me and @SammyWinemaker from @WaitingRoomRev in Canmore, BC next week!
We will be joined by Dr. Hsein Seow and Dr. Sammy Winemaker in the Bow Valley this week and they will be talking about palliative care and their new book, 'Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest'. Learn more about our guest speakers and the book at bit.ly/3M7IB6m.
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Ontario promised 1 inspector for every 2 long-term care homes. That hasn't happened. Province conducted 61 proactive compliance inspections of long-term care homes in 2022, and only 92 such inspections so far this year, by @CBCQueensPark cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/o… via @cbcnews
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Grief support services can help patients and caregivers during different stages of serious illness and after a loss. Learn more at Canada.ca/palliative-care
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Every child's journey is unique, and so is their care. On this special day, let's pledge to be advocates for children's hospice palliative care. Join the movement, create a quilt of care, and make an impact. chpca.ca/hpcforchildren. #HPCForChildren #FabricOfCare
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Coming Up This Week 📣 Join @spa_ltc and #ACPinCanada on Thursday, October 5 at 11AM ET for a special Member Sharing Meeting that will focus on the #PalliativeApproach in #LTC. Register at advancecareplanning.ca/ltc-c…
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Today is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, including those who are 2SLGBTQI+. RNAO remembers and honours #MMIWGS2 people and will observe a moment of silence as a sign of respect.
Full statement: RNAO.ca/news/rnao-marks-nati…
