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.
Coping With Tragedy In The News
Whenever we turn on the news or scroll through our social media feeds, it’s hard not to be reminded of all the terrible things going on in the world. For some, it can feel pretty important to stay up to date with the latest news and world events, but it’s also crucial to practice self-care when what we're being exposed to is affecting our mental health in a negative way. This week's Changing Lives Podcast focuses on coping with tragedy in the news.
Hospice Quinte’s 35th Anniversary Enchanted Garden Gala
2020 is a year of celebration, growth and anticipation for Hospice Quinte, as it marks our 35th anniversary – and what better way is there to celebrate than throwing a fabulous a party?! Learn more about our 35th Anniversary Enchanted Garden Gala in this week's Changing Lives Podcast.
Attending Memorials & Funerals With Children
Adults often see attending a memorial or funeral as part of the healing process, but are quick to shield children from the emotional experience. Instead, consider it as a teachable moment for children to be a part of. Listen in and learn more in this week's Changing Lives Podcast.
Grief & Valentine’s Day
Special days and holidays, like Valentine's Day, can often trigger memories and difficult emotions in individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Check out this week's Changing Lives Podcast to learn more about coping with grief during Valentine's Day.
World Cancer Day
February 4th is World Cancer Day, and Hospice Quinte would like to take this opportunity to talk about the role that hospice palliative care plays at the end of life for advanced cancer patients. Listen in to this week's Changing Lives Podcast to learn more.
Heart to Heart: Financial Planning For End Of Life
In this episode, Jennifer is joined by Galen Nuttall, a Financial Planner with Freedom 55 Financial, to discuss financial planning for end of life.
Poor Communication Is Compromising Care For The Dying
Up to 70% of seriously ill, hospitalized elderly Canadians have received invasive end-of-life treatments that they simply did not want. Listen in to this week's Changing Lives Podcast to learn more about how poor communication is compromising care for palliative patients.
Heart to Heart: Why I Became a Palliative Care Physician
In this episode, Jennifer is joined by Dr. Glenn Griffin, a family doctor based in Trenton, to discuss what prompted him to become interested and educated in palliative care.
About Hospice Quinte
For 35 years, Hospice Quinte has been improving the lives of the terminally ill, and their families, by offering support and companionship through visiting hospice services. Listen in to this week's Changing Lives Podcast to learn more about Hospice Quinte, our clients and how we serve the residents of Quinte.
Why Winter Is The Worst For Grief
While we all have our struggles getting through the winter months, grieving the loss of someone close to you during the winter can be more challenging than during the sunny days of the other seasons. With the winter season among us, it’s beneficial to us all to learn a little bit more about why winter is the worst for grief. Listen in to this week's Changing Lives Podcast to learn more.