Caring Across Cultures: Multicultural Considerations in Palliative Care
Author: Saint Elizabeth Health Care
Format: Paperback / 60 pages
ISBN: 0-9730816-0-0
Publication date: 2002 (2nd edition)
From the publisher:
A care provider's knowledge of an individual's personal and cultural background can help promote a supportive and trusting relationship, thereby contributing to a more meaningful palliative care experience. Caring Across Cultures provides a brief overview of the major cultural groups in Canada and outlines some basic principles of the world's major religions.
The 2nd edition features new information on five additional cultural groups, a national orientation, updated statistics and an expanded list of community resources. The project evolved from a grassroots investigation that was primarily informed by interviews with community leaders and experts in palliative care.
Caring for Loved Ones at Home: An Illustrated, Easy-to-Follow Guide to Short or Long-Term Care
Author: Harry van Bommel
Format:
Paperback or eBook / 160 pages
ISBN: 1-55307-016-X
From the publisher:
Harry van Bommel believes that providing home care for loved ones is one of the most precious gifts we can give them and ourselves. From personal experience and extensive research, he gives step-by- step instructions, with illustrations, on how to provide basic home care. As well as practical skills, this book provides caregivers with questions to ask the right people so you can better understand tests, drugs, diagnoses, infections and treatment alternatives. It lists questions to ask when going to the hospital, undergoing surgery and includes a glossary of medical and home care terms.
Family Hospice Care: Pre-Planning & Care Guide
Author: Harry van Bommel
Format: Paperback or eBook / 320 pages
ISBN: 1-55307-021-6
From the publisher:
The journey at the end-of-life will have moments of frustration, anger, tears, despair and overwhelming fear. That is too often the only experiences people have. Family Hospice Care is a tool that helps you minimize these negative experiences while providing specific ideas so that you can also experience profound moments of love, laughter, joy, retelling of stories, bonding with family and friends and care providers.
Navigating Canada's Health Care: A User Guide to Getting the Care You Need