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Caregiving During COVID-19
The pandemic came as a shock to us all and it completely changed how we do life. We may never go completely back to the way things were. The same is true about loss and bereavement. Learn more about how grieving the loss of a loved one has changed in this week's Changing Lives Podcast.
Healthy Aging Month
Healthy Aging Month was created to empower adults 45 and older to take charge of their lives and their health. This is not just about eating right and getting exercise, but also about planning ahead, like your end of life care. Learn more in this week's Changing Lives Podcast.
Grieving During COVID-19
The pandemic came as a shock to us all and it completely changed how we do life. We may never go completely back to the way things were. The same is true about loss and bereavement. Learn more about how grieving the loss of a loved one has changed in this week's Changing Lives Podcast.
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.