Resources

Welcome to our Resources page, where you’ll find a collection of informative brochures, fact sheets, and helpful resources about end-of-life care and psychosocial supports. All PDF resources are available to download and print for your convenience.

Section 1.0 – Grief

1.     Grief Counselling and Support Services (Fraser Health)

2.     Managing Grief and Loss When Someone Dies

3.       Ten Things to Know About Grief (VCH brochure)

4.       Adults Grieving the Death of a Parent (VCH brochure)

5.      Coping with the Death of Your Partner or Spouse (VCH brochure)

6.      MyGrief.ca (view content online)

Section 2.0 – Serious Illness Care

7.    Serious Illness Care Program: Reference Guide for Interprofessional Clinicians

8.     Serous Illness Conversation Guide (Substitute Decision Makers)

9.     What is Frailty?

Section 3.0 – Palliative Care

10.     The Way Forwards National Framework: A Roadmap for an Integrated Palliative Approach to Care (March 2015)

11.     Preparing for a Death

Section 4.0 – Health & Safety

12.    Hip Protectors - Always on Your Side

13.     Emergency Response Plan

14.     Guide Regarding Physician Care in Residential Homes

15.     Preventing Infections in Long-term Care

16.     Your Guide to Reducing Falls and Related Injuries

17.     Fall Safe Zone

Section 5.0 – Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)

18.     A Guide to Support People Requesting MAiD

19.     A Guide to Support Family and Friends

20.      The Process

21.     MAiD Brochure (April 2021)

22.      Talking to Children About Medical Assistance in Dying

23.      10 Myths About MAiD

‍24. Patient Rights Guide – It’s Your Life. It’s Your Choice: Dying with Dignity Canada

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