Books, Links, and More

We've compiled resources in both French and English, to give you the broadest possible range of available information. To see resources in French, click in the top right corner of the page.

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Decision making - see Advanced care planning
British Columbia - Advanced Health Directives
This website provides key information related to advance health care planning in British Columbia including a downloadable... read more...
British Columbia - Organ Donation
Information about organ donation for palliative care patients in British Columbia available on the Victoria Hospice Society... read more...
British Columbia (Vancouver Island Health Authority) - My Wishes for Future Health Care Information Package
This information package is a resource to patients and families as a way to engage in a conversation about your future health... read more...
CPR Decision Aid
The CPR Decision Aid provides more information about CPR and can be used as a guide to help patients and families determine... read more...
End of Life Decision-making
“End of Life Decision-making” is a fact sheet from the Family Caregiver Alliance outlining areas for individuals to think... read more...
End-of-life care: How you can help stressed surrogates
Family members who make life-or-death decisions for loved ones are at high risk for anxiety and depression. This article... read more...
Long Term & Continuing Care Association of Manitoba
LTCAM has growing membership from 7 of the 11 health regions across Manitoba, and encompasses all levels of services, support... read more...
Nova Scotia - It's in Your Hands: Legal Information for Seniors and Their Families
Concise and informative guide addresses important topics including Guardianship, Wills, Funeral Planning, Power of Attorney,... read more...
Nova Scotia Organ and Tissue Donation Program: Legacy of Life
People living in Nova Scotia will find information and answers to common questions on this website. read more...
Ottawa Family Decision Guide
A guide to assist families facing tough health and social decisions. read more...