Topic outline

  • Caring for others at the end of life is hard. You may need to cope with your own feelings while you care for another person. This section shares tips to prepare for the end of life.

    URLs: 2
    • A Caregiver’s Guide – a Handbook About End-Of-Life Care URL

      This book explains how to take care of others and yourself during the end of someone's life. You can read about physical care, emotions and grief.

      Format: Book - Time to Complete: 4 hours
    • What to Expect in the Last Days and Hours of Life: Information for Patients and Caregivers URL

      Dying is different for every person. This brochure is made for patients and caregivers, and explains what happens in the last days of life. It can help you know what to expect and what you can do.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 15 minutes

  • Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), is an end-of-life care option that is legal in Canada. This section includes information about MAID.

    URLs: 2
    • Medical Assistance in Dying URL

      Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), is an end-of-life care option. This website provides information about what MAID is, who is able to get it and explains the process.

      Format: Website - Time to Complete: 3 minutes
    • Medical Assistance in Dying and End-Of-Life Decisions URL

      Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), is an end-of-life care option. This website from the Government of Ontario provides information to define MAID and explains the process.

      Format: Website - Time to Complete: 10 minutes

  • Every person lives through grief and loss in different ways. This section shares ways to cope with the loss of a loved one.

    URLs: 3
    • Grief, Bereavement and Loss URL

      Coping with the death of a loved one is different for every person. This brochure can help you think about your grief and help you find help for grieving.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 9 minutes
    • A Caregiver's Guide to Grief URL

      After the death of a loved one, you may have feelings of grief. This website explains the stages of grief and some ways to cope with grief.

      Format: Website - Time to Complete: 4 minutes
    • Coping With Changes After a Loss URL

      There are many changes when a person dies. Your routines, feelings and faith can change. This website shares tips to cope with change after losing a loved one.

      Format: Website - Time to Complete: 4 minutes