NSHPCA

Working to improve hospice palliative care in Nova Scotia- because everyone deserves a good death.

[NSHPCA @nshpca]

NSHPCA launches Wall of Memory. A place where anyone can share stories and memories about loved ones who have passed away while supporting hospice palliative care. A new initiative. Visit https://t.co/hBIMGKx9wE
#haligaxnoise #givingtuesday #novascotialife

[CharityVillage @CharityVillage]

You can help strengthen our sector during this time of crisis. @ImagineCanada outlines how you can advocate in their new article: https://t.co/vZSOGSL8gc

[Colleen Cash @cmc10]

During the @nsgov COVID19 press briefing, @StrangRobert spoke to the importance of advance directives and talking to loved ones about their wishes should they become seriously ill. Resources to support these conversations can be found at:https://t.co/AGFjNY0o5B

[Pallium Canada @palliumcanada]

#DYK the World Health Assembly has named 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife? Read this incredible story about one LPN in a rural, Saskatchewan town who has made a big difference to her community's ability to access #palliativecare.
https://t.co/LdJp9SIbC5

[Canadian Society of Palliative Medicine @CSPM_SCMP]

CALL FOR PALLIATIVE AWARD NOMINATIONS:
1. Eduardo Bruera Award in Palliative Medicine
2. CSPCP Humanitarian Award

Descriptions, criteria, and application info here: https://t.co/sf3POVy4U4

Submission Deadline Feb 2/2020

@edubru #hpm #palliativecare #palliative #hpc

[Kieran Quinn MD PhD @kieranlquinn]

I was shocked to learn that 40% of older adults die within 5 years of their first unplanned hospitalization. Important opportunity to engage in #ACP.

A HUGE thank you to @CMAJ for their support in helping translate our findings to a digestible visual abstract! @AdvanceCarePlan

[CaregiversNovaScotia @CaregiversNS]

@CaregiversNS has a support group in Shubenacadie! If you're a family or friend caregiver in the Shubenacadie area, contact us to find out how this support group can help.

[Advance Care Planning Canada @AdvanceCarePlan]

The future of patient-centered care looks very promising!

"U of A professor of medicine Sara Davison is... https://t.co/9lce7SOrpf

[NSHPCA @nshpca]

Hodan Nalayeh presented at the 2017 provincial palliative care members with her team from @VirtualHospice. Our sincere condolences to her colleagues, family and friends.

[Canadian Virtual Hospice @VirtualHospice]

We are heartbroken by the death of our friend & colleague Hodan Nalayeh @HodanTV. She was a passionate advocate for palliative care within the Somali community. Her work will live on at https://t.co/vdjkxa3x0K. Our thoughts are with her family, friends & the Somali community.

[Canadian Virtual Hospice @VirtualHospice]

“The moment we heard about Dads cancer diagnosis, everything changed in our family." This article provides insight on how to cope with serious #illness as a family https://t.co/pV46WFhw7o #hpm cc @CanadianHPCAssn @PalliativeMB @nshpca @BCHPCA @SHPCA1 @HPCOntario

[CHPCA @CanadianHPCAssn]

Are you a young adult living with an advanced illness? Visit https://t.co/bFrAJQZe1s to hear about the experiences of young people in similar situations. #LivingOutLoud @VirtualHospice @CancerStratCA @yacancercanada @TeamShan @Hope_Cope

[NSHPCA @nshpca]

https://t.co/J3l4EJW1gc

[Canadian Virtual Hospice @VirtualHospice]

Congrats to Dr. Mike Harlos, Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient. #ALPM2019 cc @CSPCP_SCMSP #hpm #PalliativeCare

[Advance Care Planning Canada @AdvanceCarePlan]

Speak Up Experts are speaking up! https://t.co/ajq5pevqsW

[HospiceHalifax @HospiceHalifax]

Great video from some of our friends across the pond.

Let's talk about death and dying https://t.co/pSrvZl9rLk

#DyingMattersWeek

[Advance Care Planning Canada @AdvanceCarePlan]

Check out this Radio episode on CBC Radio. Now or Never with Ify Chiwetelu, Trevor Dineen - May 11, 2019: What are you doing to prepare for a good death? https://t.co/hUQMM2TrPv

[Minister of Health @CDNMinHealth]

Many Canadians wish to remain independent and receive the care they need at home or in the community. Happy to support #palliative care to help improve support for individuals, families and caregivers. https://t.co/YACpQ6mzqx

[HospiceHalifax @HospiceHalifax]

Our friends @nshpca posted this resource a while ago...and we're sharing it again. Click on the slideshow feature to view 20 books to help kids cope with death, from Today's Parent https://t.co/TSMCpndqqB