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Death Doulas Provide Comfort On Our Final Journey
You may have heard of a birth doula, but have you heard of a death doula? Just as a birth doula advocates for and cares for mothers in their pregnancy and birth journey, death doulas advocate for and care for the dying in their final days and death journey. Learn more about the duties and benefits of a death doula during an individual's final journey in this week's Changing Lives Podcast.
How Do Canadians Die? Often Not How Desired
The Quality of Death Index ranked Canada in 11th place overall out of eighty countries. This is a decent position to be in, but we could be doing more. So, how do the majority of Canadians wish to die and how do they end up dying? Learn more in this week's Changing Lives Podcast.
2019-2020 Hospice Quinte Annual Report
This Annual Report provides a snapshot of our programs, services, finances, and successes from the 2019-2020 fiscal year.
Coming Full Circle: Planning For Your Care
This booklet was developed by Indigenous Peoples to ensure their choices for future health care are heard and respected. It assists First Nations, Inuit and Métis in planning for and having discussions about their care should they become seriously ill or unable to speak for themselves.
COVID-19 Information From Public Health Ontario
Public Health Ontario has created the following resources to explain various COVID-19 terms and behaviours to the general public.
MyGrief.ca
MyGrief.ca helps you to understand and work through your grief.
When Someone Dies From Coronavirus: A Guide For Family & Carers
This short guide contains information for family and carers to provide assistance in the event of a death during the coronavirus pandemic.
Meaningful Ideas For Funerals, Memorial Services Or Celebrations Of Life During The COVID-19 Pandemic
A funeral, memorial service, celebration of life or other end of life rituals are vital to healthy grief. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and restrictions on events and gatherings has severely impacted the way we're used to grieving... together. Here are some ideas for individuals and families to consider for funerals, memorial services and celebrations of life during the COVID-19 pandemic.