Canadian Virtual Hospice
The Canadian Virtual Hospice provides support and personalized information about advanced illness, palliative care, and loss and grief to people living with illness, family members, people working in healthcare, educators, and researchers.
It is an informative website for those caring for a seriously ill individual to support an enhanced understanding of the end-of-life process as well as connecting with other caregivers for support and companionship.
Advance Care Planning
Advance Care Planning is a process of reflection and communication. It is a time for you to reflect on your values and wishes, and to let people know what kind of health and personal care you would want in the future if you were unable to speak for yourself.
Support for Caregivers
You might be new to caregiving, or you might be well along your journey. Regardless of the unique circumstances of your situation, we do know that all caregiving can be incredibly rewarding, and it can be incredibly isolating and stressful too. These tools, provided by Hospice Palliative Care Ontario, can help.
Navigating Your Grief
Grief is the natural reaction to loss. It is both a universal and a personal experience. Navigating your grief may feel hopeless at times, but there are resources available to help you through your journey.
Children and Youth Grief Resources
Talking with kids and teens about serious illness, dying, and death can often be difficult. Exploring their thoughts and feelings while also providing age appropriate information will aide in their understanding of their loved ones illness and disease.
How to Help Someone Who is Grieving
It is not uncommon to feel helpless when a friend, family member, or loved one is traversing their journey through grief. Below are some resources that may help with some tangible ways you can support those experiencing grief and loss.