Culture, Traditions and Being Remembered
There are as many end of life rituals as their are cultures. Each intended to ease through the dying process and to help those left behind to move on, while celebrating a life lived, and honouring memories.
For some memories are triggered by a treasured momento: a piece of jewellery, a hand-knitted blanket. For many, it’s photographs, special occasion cards, scrapbooks. For some, it’s a project worked on together for a shared experience to remember: creating a puzzle together or – using available technology – iphone video conversation. Virtual experiences offer more options: a Facebook memorial page, a shared photo library.
Dr James Downar: death is as precious as life
He seems far too young to be dedicated to minimizing suffering at life's end, but that is, indeed, Dr Downar's mission. His three specialties are inter-related: critical care, ethics and palliative care. Palliative care changes the focus from cure to comfort. This...
BestEndings Chat: end-of-life discussion video’d
Inaugural BestEndings Chat topic: Why is it so hard to talk about dying. Insights, Revelations. Confessions and Spirited Debate amongst 6 friends from diverse backgrounds. Together, we represented Hindu, Athiest, Christian, North American Catholic, Mexican...
End of Life in Long Term Care: Personal Support Workers
Personal Support Workers (PSWs) Rock and Rule Anyone who’s needed practical help with daily living when in a health situation knows that it’s not the doctor or nurse you turn to or rely on. Whether at home, or in a health facility, the day to day care delivery falls...
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in elderly: low survival
Study of In-Hospital Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in the Elderly : Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) evolved from a specific intervention applied in limited clinical situations to the default response to cardiac arrest in or out of the hospital, an evolution...