- Français
- - Glossary
  - Contact Us
  - eNews
  - Login
  - Text Size:
- - Search

Topics

Emotional Health

Emotional Health

Explore some of the common emotions that patients and families experience.

Support

Asked and Answered

Asked and Answered

See how our clinical team responds to questions from Canadians.

For Professionals

Tools for Practice

Tools for Practice

Protocols, advanced practices, and assessment and evaluation tools to help support your practice.

New on Virtual Hospice

	Tools for Practice Advance care planning and goals of care designation- conversation strategies Advance care planning and goals of care designation conversation Guide. 2 page document identifying key discussion points. read more... Posted: February 26, 2020
	Tools for Practice Advance care planning and goals of care designation - discussion guide for HCP's An advance care plan and goals of dare designation discussion guide for healthcare providers. A 42-page booklet on introducing... read more... Posted: February 26, 2020
	Tools for Practice Advance care planning and goals of care designation - information booklet Advance care plan and goals of care patient information booklet. A 31-page guide for making healthcare decisions with loved... read more... Posted: February 26, 2020
	Books, Links, and More Dementia Comics - There's no bus map for dementia A story about living well with dementia. Artists and people living with dementia worked collaboratively on this project to... read more... Posted: February 20, 2020
	The Gallery Recorded KidsGrief Q&A Webinar with Andrea Warnick Feb 2020 Recorded KidsGrief Q&A Webinar with Andrea Warnick Feb 2020 read more... Posted: February 19, 2020
	Books, Links, and More BC Cancer - Serious illness conversation guide Conversation Guide for Healthcare Professionals when communicating with their patients. BC Cancer, Revised February 2018 read more... Posted: February 18, 2020
	Tools for Practice A palliative approach to care - goals of care Goals of Care Guide for Long Term Care. 1-page document to be used following the identification of a resident for palliative... read more... Posted: February 13, 2020
	Books, Links, and More Karissa and Felix After the death of Karissa’s grandfather, an unlikely friend delivers a special gift of remembrance. A young children’s book... read more... Posted: February 11, 2020
	Tools for Practice A palliative approach to care - Early identification tool Palliative Approach to Care Early Identification Tool. 1-page checklist document. Developed by the Island Health Palliative... read more... Posted: February 10, 2020
	Tools for Practice A palliative approach to care infographic Palliative Approach to Care for Long Term Care facilities featuring goals of care, symptom management and anticipation of... read more... Posted: February 10, 2020
	Tools for Practice A palliative approach to care - conversation guide for long term care team Long Term Care Conversation Guide for Nurses and Social Workers. Developed by the Island Health Palliative and End of Life... read more... Posted: February 10, 2020
	The Gallery Digital stories of caregiving from Kahnawake: A Change of Plans - by Eleanore Digital stories of caregiving from Kahnawake: A Change of Plans - by Eleanore read more... Posted: January 22, 2020
	The Gallery Digital stories of caregiving from Kahnawake: Being There - by Elaine Digital stories of caregiving from Kahnawake: Being There - by Elaine read more... Posted: January 22, 2020
	The Gallery Digital stories of caregiving from Kahnawake: Let it Be - by Debbie Digital stories of caregiving from Kahnawake: Let it Be - by Debbie read more... Posted: January 22, 2020
	The Gallery Digital stories of caregiving from Kahnawake: My Story - by Jo-Ann Digital stories of caregiving from Kahnawake: My Story - by Jo-Ann read more... Posted: January 22, 2020
	The Gallery Digital stories of caregiving from Kahnawake: Love Without End - by Helen Digital stories of caregiving from Kahnawake: Love Without End - by Helen read more... Posted: January 22, 2020
	The Gallery Digital stories of caregiving from Kahnawake: Final Autumn - by Aurel Digital stories of caregiving from Kahnawake: Final Autumn - by Aurel read more... Posted: January 22, 2020

Learn more about Virtual Hospice

Learn more about Virtual Hospice

Our story, our video, our partners

Ask a Professional

Ask a Professional

Our team of experts answers
your questions about
life-threatening illness and loss.

Just want to talk?

Just want to talk?

Join the Discussion
Forums

Asked and Answered

What can I do to support my wife who's dying and let her know she won't be forgotten?

How long can someone live without food and water?

My dad doesn't want to talk about his illness. How can I talk to him about it?

How can I support my husband who's been diagnosed with cancer and is waiting for test results?

Books, Links, and More

Books, Links, and More

Recommended by our team

Programs and Services

Programs and Services

Find local, regional, and national
services

Most Popular Articles

When Death is Near - Learn more about changes people may experience in the final days of life.

Health Care Directives - Having a health care directive can ensure treatment decisions are respected.

Considerations for a Home Death - How you can prepare to provide care at home.

Lack of Appetite - What you can do when someone loses interest in food.