Month: April 2024

There has been no other time in recent history where Canadian medical professionals have had to consider the potential reality of health care services being scarce. The world was ill-prepared for the Covid-19 pandemic, and the widespread shortage of ventilators was a prime example. Doctors and nurses had to evaluate situations where they were forced […]

Have you ever wondered what would happen if circumstances prevented you from making health and personal care decisions yourself? In honour of Advance Care Planning Day, join Hospice Huronia‘s Executive Director, Debbie Kesheshian, and Supportive Care Coordinator, Tammy Vaters, RPN, for a series of insightful #DrivingDiealogues. In these engaging short videos, Debbie and Tammy share […]

What is Advance Care Planning? Advance care planning (ACP) involves making decisions about the healthcare you want to receive when you are unable to speak for yourself. Having your wishes known and respected provides both peace of mind for you and clarity for your loved ones. In Canada, healthcare is a provincial matter. While the […]

As Canada observes National Caregiver Day (April 2), it’s a special occasion for recognizing and honouring those who provide unpaid care to those in need. Unpaid care work is the backbone of the health-care system. Carers of all ages — youth, seniors and those in the prime of their careers — contribute to the overall […]

Summary: Advance Care Planning (ACP) is for everyone! It may feel like life is “too busy” for ACP—but the busier you are, the more reasons you have to be planning for your future. A Legacy Coordinator can guide you through the Planning process so that you can just focus on what’s important to you: protecting […]

Greg Barnsdale’s diverse expertise and personal journey underscore his unwavering commitment to what he calls the ‘Mortality Mindset Movement.’ With a background as undertaker, Certified Executor Advisor, Certified Financial Planner, Death Doula, and author, Greg brings a unique perspective to the conversation surrounding advance care planning. His own medical diagnosis of a brain tumour serves […]