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Planning for My Care can help you identify and communicate your wishes for care as a 2SLGBTQ+ community member buff.ly/43xk6ak Visit Proud, Prepared, Protected buff.ly/wAjAtjf for more resources #palliativecare #LGBTQ

The decision to be at home as illness progresses comes with many considerations–like availability of support in the home. This Hospice Palliative Care Week, we’re highlighting an article to support you in this decision: buff.ly/FYXnnQL @CanadianHPCAssn @CHpalliative

My Life, My Grief, written by Child Life Specialist Ceilidh Eaton Russell, is a workbook aiming to support children who have experienced the death of someone close to them. buff.ly/493fxGx

KidsGrief.ca is home to My Life, Their Illness, an activity book developed for #kids aged 6-12 years who have someone in their life living with a life-limiting illness. You can download this resource for free! buff.ly/NJ7XCAN @sickkids @cancerstratCA

Caringtogether.life is home to Me and My Illness, an activity book developed for #kids aged 6-12 years living with life-limiting illness, to help them with their thoughts, feelings and questions. This resource is available for free download. buff.ly/W5d0Xpt @AWC_Grief

Experiencing loss while juggling school, friendships, home life and exploring identity and individuality can be challenging. YouthGrief.ca has stories by young people about their #grief to help other teens who may be struggling with something similar. @AWC_Grief

On LivingOutLoud.Life young adults and teens are shattering the silence of living with advanced illness. Their stories are unscripted, unfiltered, and unforgettable. @AYAprogram @TeamShan @CanteenAus @yacancercanada @ayacancerally @teencancerUSA @cancerfightclub

This #CanadaDay, we recognize the #IndigenousPeoples whose history on this land long predates the country we call Canada. We see you. We hear you. We support you. #reconciliation

When someone you know has died as a result of substance use, your #grief may be more complicated. MyGrief.ca has a module tailored to support you. buff.ly/EiIJpB0

A traumatic experience can shake up your world and profoundly challenge your beliefs. MyGrief.ca has a module tailored to support you. buff.ly/RfPqvz6 #grief #trauma #ptsd #ptsdawarenessday

Today is Canada #multiculturalism Day! @VirtualHospice thanks all our contributors from across the country who shared their cultural perspectives of living with serious illness and grief to help others. Visit buff.ly/44Nlu3n @cancerstratCA @CancerCare_ON @ahs_ems

In this video, Piita Irniq identifies the high rates of cancer in the north, and how #Inuit have to travel for care. #inuit #Indigenous #IndigenousPeoples #nationalcancerawarenessday buff.ly/x1jXBzT

Did you know? People who are near end of life often don’t feel thirsty when they’re dehydrated. To learn more about dehydration, its signs, symptoms, and appropriate responses, visit buff.ly/3DkhPTF

Our article "Hope and Denial" explores how these two states often coexist and can serve someone living with a life-changing diagnosis. Visit ⁠buff.ly/472OB9K to read the full article and find other resources to support anyone living with advanced illness.

The death of your spouse or partner can change the way you see yourself as well as how others see you. This module on #grief aims to support those grieving the loss of a life partner buff.ly/3PiD3bE Ce module est également disponible en français. buff.ly/3PfM1pY

Planning for My Care is part of Proud, Prepared and Protected – a series of resources to support 2SLGBTQ+ inclusive #palliativecare. buff.ly/3rTWP3B Visit buff.ly/rCsBtr2 for more resources like this. #LGBTQ @enchantenetwork @fondemergence @2SinMotion

National #IndigenousPeoples Day continues. Thank you to our #Indigenous contributors for sharing their voices to help others. Visit LivingMyCulture.ca to explore videos. buff.ly/3VhxYBP

This #IndigenousPeoples Day check out Coming Full Circle, a free pdf to help you plan for care incorporating your cultural and spiritual needs - codesigned by Elder’s and Knowledge Carrier's Circle and #Indigenous health leader Holly Prince. buff.ly/3RLBrYz

Build your and your team’s capacity to provide culturally safer care! The Canadian Virtual Hospice Learning Hub has #Indigenous Cultural Safety Training online for free. Start learning today: buff.ly/45mRgKs #IndigenousPeoples

This National #IndigenousPeoples Day, we honour the wisdom and work of the members of the National Elders and Knowledge Carriers Circle who have shared their stories and experiences with us. @cancerstratCA @fnha #Indigenous