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... experiences of these processes have changed dramatically over the last century. Most responsible for this change is the advancement of modern medicine. We have come to expect that new drugs and treatments...

... being? Illness can affect our sexuality in many different ways. The side effects of treatments for many diseases, including cancer, can cause fatigue. This is often identified as the number one obstacle...

... interventions that were prolonging her life. My mom had asked us to make health care decisions for her if she could not make them for herself. When the doctor and nurses recommended that we “let nature...

By: Lysa Toye MSW, RSW, DipEXAT (An explanatory note: Adults caring for children are not always their parents. They may be grandparents, aunts and uncles, siblings or foster parents - particularly when...

... challenges and choices that are unfamiliar and can seem overwhelming. This article offers information about what might be expected as death nears. Please remember that when an expected death is thought...

... that a patient has asked to be followed if they become unable to communicate or make decisions for themselves. This document is sometimes called a living will or advance care plan . Most Canadian provinces...

By: CVH Team For some people, the prospect of either giving or receiving assistance with toileting can be a source of embarrassment. A matter-of-fact approach is best. If the person is able to get to...

... pain. The patches should be applied and removed as ordered by the doctor and only on the person for whom they were prescribed. Pain patches should not be placed in the garbage! There is still medication...

Bereavement Training for Professionals Living Through Loss Counselling Society of B. C. 09/12/2011 01/31/2020 Living through Loss Counselling Society of BC will be providing training for social workers,...