What to do when a loved one dies.

Although not a cheery topic for this time of year, it is unfortunately an important one to know about.

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On the Day I Die.

This is a powerful message – worth reading.

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Caregiving Getting You Down? May Sound Crazy, But Would Grieving Help?

There are many situational losses that people experience and grieve that are not death-related.

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Former Woodstock, Ont., nurse facing 8 murder charges in deaths of elderly clients.

Police have charged Wettlaufer with murder alleging she killed eight nursing home residents.

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Canadians Want A Good Life To The Very End.

Only about 30% of people needing palliative care get it.

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End-of-life care: Assist your loved ones with clear instructions

The debate around assisted death is hitting a fever pitch.

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Looking for a Key-Note Speaker?

I enjoy speaking to groups on a variety of caregiving issues.

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Grief: It’s not complicated, we just make it that way.

One of the most difficult and complex things one will ever do in life is be a caregiver for a terminally ill loved one. As a caregiver, the burden that we carry is almost too much to bear at times.

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After the death: grief & dreams.

I started out as a novice caregiver, but over time I got my Caregiving PhD through on-the-job training.

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Only love can break a heart, part 3.

To the bereaved, after the death and decision making can be very difficult.

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