Family Playbook

Inspiring families to have conversations around preparation for aging, illness & end of life, easing the burden on caregivers and families.

[Dr. Amit Arya @AmitAryaMD]

Agreed! We must educate and support all family physicians to provide “primary” #palliativecare. This can’t be elective or optional.

Specialist palliative care is not needed to support the majority of patients.

The question is, how can we make this happen?

#hpm

[Family Playbook @yourplaybook]

We all deserve #dinity, regardless of our #health or our #wealth. #sdoh

[Andreas Laupacis @AndreasLaupacis]

"It is much easier to offer yoga than it is to change a system." But we need system change to decrease burnout in health care workers https://t.co/OABK9UwF6B @drgigiosler @DocSandyB @Dr_ChrisSimpson @SickKidsNews @MGHToronto @ontarionurses @OntariosDoctors #burnout

[Family Playbook @yourplaybook]

Being vulnerable now - starting the conversation can lead to better quality of life when we are most vulnerable at the end of life. #sdoh

[End Well @endwellproject]

After a tremendous loss, @LifeMMedia founder @RandiBelisomo found meaning in educating Chicago's most vulnerable seniors on end-of-life care decision-making. #EndWell17 #eol https://t.co/VMI1DfVoNj

[Family Playbook @yourplaybook]

Incredible work by compassionate individuals, making a difference when moments matter most. #palliative #hospice

[Naheed Dosani @NaheedD]

Thanks @CBCNews @CBCHealth for sharing Pandora's story and highlighting the work of @JHHospice! So grateful to work with such an amazing team dedicated to providing equitable access to palliative care @SEHealth_SEHC @HospiceTO @Namarig_A @DocSandyB @NancyLefebre #cdnhealth #hpm https://t.co/UOHfmLYFnX

[Family Playbook @yourplaybook]

It’s hard for the rest of us to imagine what brings health professionals to #palliative medicine. @DrAliDamji reveals the privilege and reward of the work that matters most.

[Ali N. Damji @DrAliDamji]

As I complete my #PalliativeCare rotation this weekend, I'm amazed by how it started off as a rotation where I struggled to sleep before my 1st day to being awed today by how much of a privilege it is to be a physician and being a part of those final moments of life. #familymed

[Dr. Philippe Chouinard @DrPChouinard]

We’ve lost another Canadian physician to suicide. The stigma surrounding mental illness in our profession is a cancer that continues to kill colleagues & friends. The cure sadly still eludes us.

We absolutely need a national strategy.

cc @drgigiosler @CMA_Docs @GPTaylorMRD https://t.co/kJsx8w4rcj

[Family Playbook @yourplaybook]

We all have a role - from the OR to the hospital bed, the hospice and the home. Education and communication fill the gap. Thank you @JessicaZitter https://t.co/OHa5GDPa0R

[Jessica Zitter, MD @JessicaZitter]

Each medical sub-specialty faces its own unique set of obstacles to providing excellent end of life care. OR anaesthesiologists sometimes feel distress when asked to take a seriously ill patient to surgery who doesn't seem to understand the prognosis or other options.

[Family Playbook @yourplaybook]

‘Gorgeous’ Couldn’t say it much better than @ShoshUMD https://t.co/7AALgeURSJ

[Family Playbook @yourplaybook]

A gut instinct: intuition, informed by experience, education and evidence. A ‘gut instinct’ will not steer you wrong - trust it! Thank you for this inspiring story - carry on, @ShoshUMD https://t.co/EY0hbXASFq

[Family Playbook @yourplaybook]

Make every day matter and take the opportunity every day to express your wishes for your future care. #ACP #FamilyPlaybook

[Family Playbook @yourplaybook]

@NaheedD, Journey Home Hospice physician, provides care for the homeless & vulnerably housed, wherever they are at - medically, spiritually and physically, including on Toronto’s streets and in the shelter system.
https://t.co/ZAndzzQIFI

[Family Playbook @yourplaybook]

It’s never too early. It’s not too late. Express your wishes for your future health care. #ACPDay2018

[Family Playbook @yourplaybook]

Caring for an aging family member can be stressful for families! Preparing emotionally in advance and learning future wishes for care and personal preferences is key. Above all, communication and maintaining trust will help your family manage future transitions. ^HR

[Family Playbook @yourplaybook]

Canada Caregiver Credits were consolidated in 2017. Under the new CCC, a dependent does not have to live with you, but must be dependent on you for support by reason of infirmity. https://t.co/tUZQ2Nlyel ^HR

[Family Playbook @yourplaybook]

Need help finding support for a loved one with dementia? Check out @APlaceForMom to learn more about costs, amenities & services in your area or call and speak with a Dementia Care Advisor https://t.co/QzOqBnm3TR ^HR

[Family Playbook @yourplaybook]

For grievers: 64 accessible self-care suggestions - a nap, reading or finding your smile can bring relief, while taking stock of who you know you can count on, making medical appointments and a Bucket List are more tangible ideas to provide relief. https://t.co/CB33RgRoJF ^HR

[Family Playbook @yourplaybook]

Evidence suggests earlier palliative care referral improves quality of life, reducing unnecessary hospitalization. Earlier caregiver support, advance care planning, psychological support & networking may prevent crisis for families. https://t.co/sWjA7GWm5j ^HR

[Family Playbook @yourplaybook]

Wendy Moore is among those gaining independence, feeling less stress, reporting better health since receiving basic income. Equity means dignity and better access to health care. https://t.co/A2y77mdywz @NaheedD #homeless

[Family Playbook @yourplaybook]

Mass acts of kindness was on Becca’s Bucket List before she passed away this past weekend. Be kind because #BeccaToldMeTo https://t.co/xcv5CHcmQM