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Overnight Respite Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Respite provides caregivers with some time away from their loved one to focus on their own health and well-being. Overnight Respite Care offers 24 hour care in a long-term care home or an assisted living setting. (English) Colour

Resident Handbook - Dr. Al Hogg Pavilion (White Rock) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet provides you and your family with general information about Dr. Al Hogg Pavilion, including an introduction to your Care Team and services available to you. (English) Colour

Grief Counselling and Support Services (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This sheet lists some resources available in the lower mainland. COMPANION MATERIALS: Grief Counselling and Support Services (265397), Suggested Books on Bereavement for All Ages (265398), BC After a Death Checklist (216245), MAiD: A support guide for people requesting MAiD, their families and friends (460459). (English) Colour

Aboriginal Health Advance Care Planning: Respecting Aboriginal Ceremonies and Rites [English] Permalink Public

Many First Nations and Aboriginal cultures view death as a natural part of our life cycle with ceremonies and rites marking them. Care and planning must be respected and sensitive to these specific medical treatments, spiritual and traditional ceremonies. What is advance care planning? What is an advance care plan? What is My Voice? Why is advance care planning important? Where can I express my specific cultural health care choices? Who do I share my advance care plan with? Need help with advance care planning? What else should I know? (English)

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Making the Move to Long-Term Care [English] Permalink Public

We know it can be both challenging and emotional to decide to make the move into long-term care. This booklet describes the long-term care, the process for moving into a care home, and what to expect when living in a care home. (English) Colour

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English (253376), Chinese - Simplified (267926), Farsi (267927), Korean (267928), Punjabi (267929)

Advance Care Planning: Expressing Your Wishes and Instructions for Future Health Care Treatment [English] Permalink Public

This brochure provides an overview about advance care planning including how to start advance care planning and available options. (English)

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https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/people/seniors/h...

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English, Chinese - Simplified, Punjabi

Planning for Your Future Health Care: Advance Care Planning (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Advance care planning means thinking about what matters most to you. It involves thinking about what a good day looks like, your values and wishes for present or future health care and then sharing your wishes or instructions with close family, friends and health care providers. (English) Colour

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English (266626), Chinese - Simplified (267615), Chinese - Traditional (267616), Punjabi (267617)

The Dementia Journey A Roadmap for Residents and their Families [English] Permalink Public

This brochure gives you a basic roadmap of the dementia journey. We hope this helps you to see and prepare for what is coming down the road. We know that every person’s journey will be different. You might see some of these changes or none of these. Dementia is a disease of the brain that gets worse over time. It causes problems with memory, thinking, and behaviour. Over time, dementia affect more than the brain, it affects the entire body. There is no cure. With dementia, knowing the journey can help you and your family know what to expect so you can plan ahead. If you have any questions, please ask us (English) Colour

Resident Handbook - Welcome to Your New Home Eagle Ridge Manor [English] Permalink Public

This booklet provides you and your family with general information about Eagle Ridge Manor, including an introduction to your Care Team and services available to you. (English) Colour

Resident Handbook - Welcome to Your New Home Fellburn Care Centre [English] Permalink Public

This booklet provides you and your family with general information about Fellburn Care Centre, including an introduction to your Care Team and services available to you. (English) Colour