ACP Day 2024 Wrap-Up

By Advance Care Planning Canada

To celebrate Advance Care Planning Day 2024, we released a series of lived-experience stories and informative articles written by individuals and organizations from across Canada. In case you missed any of our social media shares, we invite you to visit The Palliative Approach Blog links below. Each post contains valuable insights into the importance of Advance Care Planning at any age or stage of health.

• The Importance of Advance Care Planning by Neela White, Blue Wing Advisory Group, Raymond James
• Pilot Program Paves the Way for ACP Uptake in New Brunswick by Jan Grant, Horizon Health Network’s Collaborative Care Seniors Health
• Healthy People, Healthy Communities – Tips for Caregiving and Caregiver Resources by Dr. Mindy Smith, Kootenay Boundary Patient Advisory Committee & Community
• “Do Not Ignore Your Mortality” Podcast with host Greg Barnsdale and special guest Karine Diedrich, Advance Care Planning Canada
• Millennials: You’re Never Too Young for Advance Care Planning by Mallory McGrath, Viive Planning
• Advance Care Planning: Do It Before You Need It by Beth Duke Campbell, Navigating Healthcare
• ACP Essentials With Driving Die-alogues by Hospice Huronia
• The Importance of ACP by Greg Barnsdale, author of “Do Not Ignore Your Mortality”

Photo Mosaic

Thank you to everyone who participated in our ACP Day 2024 photo mosaic! We received lots of photo submissions and held a draw on April 27, 2024. Five lucky winners received 2 autographed copies of Greg Barnsdale’s book, “Do Not Ignore Your Mortality,” for themselves and their “who”. Please join us in congratulating:

• Mavis K.
• Susan D.
• Sumaiya L.
• Mildred A.
• Amanda T.

We’re pleased to share with you the result. Everyone who submitted a photo will receive a hi-res version shortly and one lucky participant will receive a framed copy.

Share Your Story

Do you have a story to share about Advance Care Planning? We would love to hear from you! Story submissions are welcome year-round and can be in any format, including:

• Reel or video
• Poem or song
• Blog, article, research poster

To submit your content, please email us at [email protected]. And don’t forget to sign up for our quarterly newsletter to stay updated on all things Advance Care Planning.