All the clients I have cared for in their final months, days and hours! I remember every client who I had the privilege of caring for at the end of their life. Some I was along with, holding their hand, some had family and loved ones present
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One last words of a child at the palliative center for kids “lighthouse” said to me and his family before passing away. “Oh la! La Vie” This powerful sentence in which he said it loud and clear was his last words. This word changed everything in my
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In an acute care setting, I took care of a young male client. Throughout his week with us, I supported his mother during this ordeal. When he passed away one week later, I wasn’t working. I attended the funeral for my grieving process. One year later, on
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“Hi Uncle Pete, it’s me, Clare…” “Oh, Clare, it’s so good to just hear your voice!” Across many miles, last conversation by telephone between a young niece and her dying young uncle.
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Ma chere petite soeur to me manqué terriblement mais la vie continue pour la fille et too deux petite enfants maintenant que tu ne connais pas. Je t’aime la grande soeur. My dear little sister I miss you terribly, but life goes on for your daughter and your two
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To arrive without expectations and to be open to wherever we go… This is how I feel at the start of my hospice shift.
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My mother telling me to stop crying and “celebrate me.” And that is what we did. We talked about the good, the bad and the ugly. Out of all of this came mutual respect, unconditional love and a zest to continue and honour her spirit. Live Life
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A very special lady who came from very difficult beginnings but was so pleased to have come to our unit. Loved all of the staff, had some great giggles. Sad tears…prior to passing. We all loved her. To a dear cousin who passed away last Monday. She
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Maureen, my beloved partner, continued to grow during her final year of life. I was so glad to be with her; even though we were married only eight years, we shared a lifetime of love. She inspired so many people, and that continues now, as I grow
Read story →Join us at the Hospice Palliative Care Conference on April 17th & 18th, 2016 held at The Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Convention Centre in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Dr. Paul Holyoke, Director of the Saint Elizabeth Research Centre and Karen Oikonen, Research Associate at Saint Elizabeth, will be
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