End-of-Life
The end of life deserves as much beauty, care and respect as the beginning.
WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM AN END-OF-LIFE SUPPORTER?
A person who has a life-limiting diagnosis, the caregiver, a family member, or someone who is involved with the care.
WHAT IS OFFERED
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Honour the dying person's wishes
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Emotional, practical support
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Discussing and assisting to fill out advance directive forms
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Navigate family conferences
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Aid in the understanding of options relevant to client/families i.e. palliative care or hospice
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Assist in accessing community resources i.e. homecare, PCOT team
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Short respite for the caregiver
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Organize legacy work
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Develop a plan for the death vigil
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Conduct rituals or comforting practices
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Education around the dying process and encouraging open discussion about death
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Respect, privacy, and confidentiality
WHAT IS NOT OFFERED
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Medical advice
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Personal care
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Administering of medications
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Decision-making (assistance is offered in the form of information and resources so that the client and/or family can make a well-informed decision)