Alternate Title

Handbook about end-of-life care

Caregivers guide

Corporate Author

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

Editor

Macmillan, Karen

Edition

Rev. ed.

Place of Publication

[Ottawa, ON]

Publisher

Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

x, 182 p. ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Caregivers

Home Nursing

Terminal Care

Palliative Care

Hospices

Abstract

"A Caregiver's Guide was created to provide information for family caregivers to draw upon when preparing and caring for a loved one who has a progressive illness, especially at home. It was developed to complement resources and information provided to caregivers by healthcare professionals, including hospice palliative care teams." - Cover

Table of Contents:

1 WHEN A PROGRESSIVE LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS IS DIAGNOSED

2 GIVING PHYSICAL CARE

3 CARE OF PHYSICAL PROBLEMS

4 AS LIFE ENDS

5 BOOKS AND OTHER RESOURCES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL

ISBN

0968670016

9780968670019

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WB310 C271 2014

Website Notes

Available in PDF format

Copies

Corporate Author

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Cancer View Canada

Publication Date

[2010]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (approximately 100 min.)

Series

Truth of it 7

Subjects

Caregivers - psychology

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Palliative Care

Social Support

Family Relations

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

Sisters. Husbands. Daughters. Fathers. Familiar roles transform when one cares for a family member or close friend living with cancer. Watching these videos will allow you to meet someone who has cared for a loved one with cancer.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 T875c 2010 v.7

Copies

Alternate Title

National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : palliative care

Corporate Author

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

Place of Publication

Plymouth Meeting, PA

Publisher

National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

40 p. : ill. ; 29 cm

Series

NCCN guidelines for patients

Subjects

Popular Work

Palliative Care

Caregivers

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9781960388285

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WB310 N277p 2023

Copies

Corporate Author

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Cancer View Canada

Publication Date

[2010]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (105 min.)

Series

Truth of it 6

Subjects

Palliative Care

Terminal Care - psychology

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Patient Comfort

Social Support

Caregivers

Family Relations

Patients

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

Bringing to light the concerns and needs of palliative care patients, this set of videos aims to support individuals receiving end-of-life care, as well as caregivers and health care providers working with them.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 T875p 2010 v.6

Copies

Alternate Title

Practical guide for families

Death, dying and bereavement : a practical guide

Corporate Author

Langley Hospice Society

Place of Publication

Langley, BC

Publisher

Langley Hospice Society

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

32 p. ; 22 cm. + pamphlets

Subjects

Death

Attitude to Death

Bereavement

Hospices

Handbooks

Abstract

Includes 5 pamphlets with these titles:

Who we are...what we do

Bereavement support programs

Supporting grieving children and teens

Palliative support programs

Hospice vigil program

Language

English

Material Type

Booklet

Handout

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Internet

Call Number

BF789 L283 2012

Copies

Corporate Author

National Bone Marrow Transplant Link

Editor

Jacobs, Myra

Edition

revised ed.

Place of Publication

Southfield, MI

Publisher

National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink)

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

59 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Bone Marrow Transplantation

Stem Cell Transplantation

Caregivers

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Internet

Call Number

WH380 C271 2007

Copies

Author

Hampton, Mary

Place of Publication

Regina, SK

Publisher

Luther College, University of Regina

Publication Date

2006

Physical Description

53 minutes

Subjects

First Nations

Death - psychology

Attitude to Death

Social Support

Terminal Care

Cultural Diversity

Cross Cultural Comparison

Family

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Internet

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF789 D4 C737 2006

Copies

Author

Kuttner, Leora

Roth, Lori

Place of Publication

Montreal, QC

Publisher

National Film Board of Canada

Still Water Pictures

Publication Date

2003

Physical Description

39 minutes

Subjects

Palliative Care

Terminally Ill

Child

Attitude to Death

Parents

Pediatrics

Caregivers

Parent-Child Relations

Family

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

BF789 D4 M235 2003

Copies

Author

Murray, Katherine

Gilbert, Pat

Place of Publication

Saanichton, BC

Publisher

Life and Death Matters

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

21 minutes

Series

Life and death matters

Subjects

Pain - therapy

Nurse-Patient Relations

Analgesics, Opioid

Hospice Care

Palliative Care

Terminal Care

Popular Work

ISBN

9780973982862

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WL700 M982i 2009

Copies

Alternate Title

Advance care planning : let's talk : 7 chapters

Corporate Author

Fraser Health Authority

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Modern Rocked Media Productions

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

18 minutes

Subjects

Advance Care Planning

Patient Care Planning

Decision Making

Resuscitation Orders

Palliative Care

Family

Social Support

Popular Work

Abstract

Personal story

Introduction

Healthcare perspective

Shared decision

Cultural perspective

Spiritual Care

"My voice" workbook

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

W85.5 F841a 2005

Copies

Author

Kelly, Rob

Corporate Author

Fraser Health Authority

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Modern Rocked Media Productions

Publication Date

2005-2006

Physical Description

18 minutes

Subjects

Advance Care Planning

Patient Care Planning

Decision Making

Resuscitation Orders

Palliative Care

Family

Social Support

British Columbia

Popular Work

Language

English

Chinese-Cantonese

Punjabi

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

W85.5 A244k 2005-2006

Copies

Editor

Goh, Philiz

Fitch, Margaret

Chow, Edward

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

103 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Bone Neoplasms - secondary

Bone Neoplasms - radiotherapy

Neoplasms - complications

Neoplasm Metastasis

Palliative Care

Fatigue

Pain

Spinal Fractures - therapy

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WE258 B712g 2008

Copies

Corporate Author

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Cancer View Canada

Publication Date

2010

Series

Truth of it 1

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Social Support

Adaptation, Psychological

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Family Relations

Survivors

Patients

Caregivers

Body Image

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Abstract

Be your own advocate

Body Image

Coping

Getting the news

Practical Advice

Rural living

Talking to kids

Telling friends and family

The hard parts

What I learned

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 T875c 2010 v.1

Copies

Corporate Author

British Columbia. Ministry of Health

British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority

Place of Publication

[Victoria, BC?]

Publisher

Ministry of Health

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

52 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Advance Care Planning

Patient Care Planning

Decision Making

Resuscitation Orders

Advance Directives

British Columbia

Popular Work

ISBN

9780772665249

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

W85.5 M995 2012

Copies

Alternate Title

Telling our stories : First Nations, Inuit and Metis patient and caregiver stories

Corporate Author

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Cancer View Canada

Publication Date

2010

Series

Truth of it 5

Subjects

First Nations

Inuits

Neoplasms - psychology

Social Support

Adaptation, Psychological

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Caregivers

Family Relations

Survivors

Patients

Body Image

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Notes

Some branches have a recent version of DVD, Telling our stories: First Nations, Inuit and Metis patient and caregiver stories. 2014.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 T875c 2010 v.5

Copies

Corporate Author

University of Saskatchewan. Division of Media and Technology

Place of Publication

Saskatoon, Sask.

Publisher

University of Saskatchewan

Publication Date

2004

Physical Description

17 minutes

Booklet

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Hope

Terminal Care

Palliative Treatment

Quality of Life

Popular Work

Abstract

The information in this video reflects the findings of a University of Saskatchewan Research Study on the experience of terminally ill patients and their families.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 L785 2004

Copies

Alternate Title

Multiple myeloma : the caregiver's prespective

Author

Keeney, Susan Nessim

Corporate Author

Cancervive

Place of Publication

Los Angeles, CA

Publisher

Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

13 minutes

Subjects

Multiple Myeloma

Caregivers

Popular Work

Abstract

This video addresses the myriad issues faced by loved ones who provide support to patients who are diagnosed with this disease. The stories of four couples show how patients and caregivers cope with the disease process, navigate the health care system, make treatment decisions, maintain continuity in their daily lives and live with hope and meaning in the face of illness

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WH540 F141 2008

Copies

Alternate Title

Ladies in waiting? : life after breast cancer

Corporate Author

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Community Research Initiative

Ryerson University. Act II Studio

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Toronto-Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre. Psychosocial and Behavioural Research Unit

Publication Date

2002

Physical Description

46 minutes

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WP870 L155 2002

Copies

Alternate Title

Crazy sexy cancer

Author

Carr, Kris

Fassett, Brian

Nathanson, Beth

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Gaiam

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

90 minutes

Subjects

Neoplasms

Female

Women's Health

Women

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Survivors - psychology

Mental Healing

Spiritual Healing

Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques

Complementary Therapies

Diet

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Abstract

25 minute healing yoga routine and guided relaxation with instructor Rodney Yee

Ways to find your om

Get juiced - in the kitchen with Kris

Simple detox methods

Deleted scenes and extended interviews

ISBN

9780766235564

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C311c 2007

Copies

Corporate Author

Canadian Virtual Hospice

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication

Winnipeg, MB

Publisher

Canadian Virtual Hospice

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

1 videodisc (83 min.) + 1 USB flash drive (83 min.)

Series

LivingMyCulture.ca

Subjects

Attitude to Death

Terminally Ill

Palliative Care

Bereavement

Grief

Loss

Spirituality

Medicine, Traditional

Ceremonial Behavior

First Nations

Inuits

Metis

Personal Narratives

Abstract

First Nations, Inuit, and Metis share stories about living with serious illness and grief. The video series consists of 170 short video clips organized by theme. Highlights are captured in four longer videos.

1. Ceremony, tradition and spirituality (21:41)

2. Caring for the patient and family (16:50)

3. Walking along side for a good death (21:21)

4. Honouring our loss and grief (23:11)

Notes

Contents available in DVD format or USB flash drive.

Language

English

Material Type

DVD

Video

Pre-loaded Media

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

BF575 C212 2016

Copies