Resources & Services
Advance Care Planning
Advance care planning begins by thinking about your beliefs, values and wishes regarding future health care treatments if you become incapable of expressing your own decisions
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Palliative Care Volunteers
The role of the Palliative Care Volunteer is to provide emotional, social, and spiritual support to those that are dying and their loved ones. This includes companionship, respite care, and vigil support.
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Recommended Readings
There is a wealth of knowledge written about death, dying, grief, and bereavement. Listed are some books that you might find helpful.
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Spiritual Care
As a non-denominational association, the QDHPCA knows everyone's spiritual needs are different. It is also an important part of the individuals well being.
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Helpful Videos & Podcasts
Sometimes there is no time to read a book on all the elements of death and dying. That's why a video or a podcast can be so helpful during difficult times
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Grief & Bereavement
Whether coping with life-threatening diagnosis or dealing with the loss of a loved one, Northern Health's free grief and bereavement support program is available to help you.
Referrals can be made by an individual, a physician, any health care professional or community agency.
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Education & Events
Education is a big part of what we do. From laypeople to healthcare providers, everyone needs to know their rights and options when it comes their end of life journey.
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Event Volunteers
Everyone has something that they excel at. Be it organizing an event, selling raffle tickets,or decorating, we want your expertise.
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Helpful Websites
The internet is filled with palliative care websites, but which one pertains to you as a Canadian?
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News & Articles
The QDHPCA is always busy. Besides helping others with equipment needs, Palliative Care Volunteers, or fundraising, we spend a lot of time finding information we hope will help others during their journey. So our News & Articles section is ever changing.
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