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Living well with a serious illness : a guide to palliative care for mind, body, and spirit

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Kanarek, Robin Bennett. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2023.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB310 K16 2023

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

This book was written to educate individuals diagnosed with a serious medical condition along with their loved ones about the importance of palliative care. The work outlines what palliative care is, provides communication strategies for getting the type of support and care that you want and need (…

Author: Kanarek, Robin Bennett

Place of Publication: Baltimore, MD

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date: 2023

Physical Description: 209 p. ; 22 cm.

Series: Johns Hopkins Press health book

Subjects: Quality of Life; Palliative Care; Terminal Care; Adaptation, Psychological; Advance Care Planning; Caregivers - psychology; Popular Work

Abstract: This book was written to educate individuals diagnosed with a serious medical condition along with their loved ones about the importance of palliative care. The work outlines what palliative care is, provides communication strategies for getting the type of support and care that you want and need (and not just medications), outlines successful coping strategies, and discusses family dynamics, grieving, emotional support, and spirituality. Although palliative care is often associated with hospice and end-of-life planning, the author argues for a more expanded definition that includes improved quality of life at early as well as later stages of the disease process.

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

ISBN: 9781421445984

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Status: Processing

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB310 K16 2023

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This is assisted dying : a doctor's story of empowering patients at the end of life

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Green, Stephanie. New York, NY: Scribner , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: W85.5 G795 2022

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Green, Stephanie

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Scribner

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: 295 pages ; 22 cm

Subjects: Right to Die; Advance Care Planning; Terminal Care; Euthanasia; Suicide, Assisted; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781668004784

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: W85.5 G795 2022

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Luschiim's plants : traditional Indigenous foods, materials and medicines

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Charlie, Luschiim Arvid, Turner, Nancy J. Madeira Park, BC: Harbour Publishing , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB55 C478l 2021

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

"In this unprecedented collection of botanical information, over 140 plants are categorized within their broad botanical groupings: algae and seaweeds, lichens, fungi and mushrooms, mosses and liverworts, ferns and fern-allies, coniferous trees, deciduous trees, shrubs and vines, and herbaceous flo…

Author: Charlie, Luschiim Arvid; Turner, Nancy J.

Place of Publication: Madeira Park, BC

Publisher: Harbour Publishing

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: xiii, 274 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Ethnobotany; Plants, Medicinal; Medicine, Traditional; Indigenous Canadians; First Nations; British Columbia; Popular Work

Abstract: "In this unprecedented collection of botanical information, over 140 plants are categorized within their broad botanical groupings: algae and seaweeds, lichens, fungi and mushrooms, mosses and liverworts, ferns and fern-allies, coniferous trees, deciduous trees, shrubs and vines, and herbaceous flowering plants. Each entry is illustrated with a colour photo and includes the plant?s common, scientific and Hul'q'umi'num'; names; a short description; where to find it; and cultural knowledge related to the plant. Additional notes encompass plant use, safety and conservation; the linguistic writing system used for Hul'q'umi'num'; plant names; as well as miscellaneous notes from interviews with Luschiim." - Back cover

Notes: A Hul'q'umi'num' (Cowichan) Ethnobotany - Top of cover

ISBN: 9781550179453

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB55 C478l 2021

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Finding peace at the end of life : a death doula's guide for families and caregivers

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Fersko-Weiss, Henry, Tisdale, Sallie. Newburyport, MA: Red Wheel , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 F399f 2020

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Fersko-Weiss, Henry; Tisdale, Sallie

Place of Publication: Newburyport, MA

Publisher: Red Wheel

Publication Date: 2020

Subjects: Terminally Ill; Doulas; Hospice Care - psychology; Terminal Care; Attitude to Death; Advance Care Planning; Caregivers; Popular Work

Notes: Previously published as Caring for the dying in 2017 by Conari Press"--Title page verso.

ISBN: 9781590035023

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 F399f 2020

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Last act : closing the book on your finances

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Short, Kimberley, Short, Larry. Toronto, ON: Cormorant Books Inc. , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: W85.5 S559l 2020

Availability: 2 copies, 1 available

Author: Short, Kimberley; Short, Larry

Corporate Author: Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)

Place of Publication: Toronto, ON

Publisher: Cormorant Books Inc.

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: xvii, 133 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects: Death; Wills; Estate Planning; Advance Care Planning; Financing, Personal; Canada; Popular Work

Notes: "A CPA Canada Book" - Front cover; This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN: 9781770866751

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: W85.5 S559l 2020

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Beginner's guide to the end : practical advice for living life and facing death

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Miller, Bruce J., Berger, Shoshana. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 M647b 2020

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Miller, Bruce J.; Berger, Shoshana

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: xxi, 520 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Subjects: Advance Care Planning; Life Change Events; Decision Making; Attitude to Death; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781501157219

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 M647b 2020

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BC Lymphedema Association : professional directory and resource guide 2019

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BC Lymphedema Association. [North Vancouver, BC]: BC Lymphedema Association , 2019.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WH700 B862 2019

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Corporate Author: BC Lymphedema Association

Place of Publication: [North Vancouver, BC]

Publisher: BC Lymphedema Association

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: 26 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Lymphedema - therapy; Lymphedema - rehabilitation; Directory; Resource Guide; British Columbia

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WH700 B862 2019

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Lap of honour : a no fear guide to living well with dying

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Eirew, Gaby, Hawley, Pippa. [Vancouver, BC?]: Gaby Eirew and Dr Pippa Hawley , 2019.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 E35 2019

Availability: 13 copies, 13 available

Alternate Title: Lap of honor

Author: Eirew, Gaby; Hawley, Pippa

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Gaby Eirew and Dr Pippa Hawley

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: 204 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Quality of Life; Terminally Ill - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Advance Care Planning; Decision Making; Interpersonal Communication; Hospice Care; Guidebooks

ISBN: 9781775181101; 1775181103

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 E35 2019

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Your digital undertaker : exploring death in the digital age in Canada

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Hartung, Sharon. [British Columbia]: Sharon Hartung , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: W85.5 H336 2018

Availability: 7 copies, 7 available

Author: Hartung, Sharon

Place of Publication: [British Columbia]

Publisher: Sharon Hartung

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: iv, 268 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Death; Wills; Advance Care Planning; Information technology; Canada; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781999450137

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: W85.5 H336 2018

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Health funding explained 2

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Auditor General of British Columbia. [Victoria, BC?]: Government of British Columbia , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Alternate Title: Health funding explained two

Corporate Author: Auditor General of British Columbia

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Government of British Columbia

Publication Date: 2017

Subjects: Health Expenditures; Health Care Economics and Organizations; Delivery of Health Care - economics; Costs and Cost Analysis; British Columbia

Notes: March 2017 at head of title. This report is an update to the January 2013 report, Health funding explained.

Language: English

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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Caring for the dying: the doula approach to a meaningful death

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Fersko-Weiss, Henry. Newburyport, MA: Conari Press , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 F399 2017

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"The doula approach to death offers opportunities to explore the meaning of a life and to convey that meaning through legacy work. Based on the model of care provided by birth doulas, it emphasized thoughtful planning for how the last days should look, sound, and feel ... and provides emotional and…

Author: Fersko-Weiss, Henry

Place of Publication: Newburyport, MA

Publisher: Conari Press

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: xiv, 222 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Terminally Ill - psychology; Doulas; Hospice Care - psychology; Terminal Care; Attitude to Death; Advance Care Planning; Caregivers; Popular Work

Abstract: "The doula approach to death offers opportunities to explore the meaning of a life and to convey that meaning through legacy work. Based on the model of care provided by birth doulas, it emphasized thoughtful planning for how the last days should look, sound, and feel ... and provides emotional and spiritual support for both the dying person and their loved ones." - Cover

Notes: A gentle guide for families and caregivers - Cover

ISBN: 9781573246965; 1573246964

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF789 D4 F399 2017

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

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BC seniors' guide

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British Columbia. SeniorsBC. [Victoria, BC?]: British Columbia. SeniorsBC. , 2016. 11th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WT22 DC2.1 B8 B862 2016

Availability: 9 copies, 9 available

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Corporate Author: British Columbia. SeniorsBC.

Edition: 11th ed.

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: British Columbia. SeniorsBC.

Publication Date: 2016

Subjects: Health Services for the Aged; British Columbia; Directories

Language: English; French; Chinese; Punjabi

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library REF; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Library REF; Internet

Call Number: WT22 DC2.1 B8 B862 2016

Website Notes: PDF and downloadable e-book format available.

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United Way of the Lower Mainland's family and friend caregivers information and resource handbook 2016 : for seniors and boomers who are caring for older family members and friends

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Willett, Katherine. Burnaby, BC: United Way of the Lower Mainland , 2016. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WT22 DC2.1 B8 U58 2016

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

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Alternate Title: Metro Vancouver family and friend; caregivers information and resource handbook

Author: Willett, Katherine

Corporate Author: United Way of the Lower Mainland

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Burnaby, BC

Publisher: United Way of the Lower Mainland

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 120 p. ; 27cm.

Subjects: Caregivers; Community Health Services; Health Services for the Aged; Information Services; Social Support; British Columbia; Directory; Resource Guides

Notes: The first edition was entitled: Metro Vancouver family and friend caregivers information and resource handbook

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet; Vancouver Library REF

Call Number: WT22 DC2.1 B8 U58 2016

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Financial information for cancer patients

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BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2015. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 B365f 2015

Availability: 8 copies, 8 available

1. Introduction (1:40 minutes); Introduction (video) Hosted by Shelley Pennington, BC Cancer Agency; 2. I need to stop working? (12:44 minutes); I need to stop working (video) Hosted by Maureen Parkinson & Douglas Ozier, BC Cancer Agency; 3. Accommodation - Home Support - Transportation (5:34 min…

Alternate Title: Financial information for cancer patients : accommodation, home, support, transportation

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: 27 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - economics; Social Support; Financial Support; Insurance, Disability; Insurance, Health; Insurance Benefits; Employment; British Columbia; Canada; Popular Work

Abstract: 1. Introduction (1:40 minutes); Introduction (video) Hosted by Shelley Pennington, BC Cancer Agency; 2. I need to stop working? (12:44 minutes); I need to stop working (video) Hosted by Maureen Parkinson & Douglas Ozier, BC Cancer Agency; 3. Accommodation - Home Support - Transportation (5:34 minutes); Accommodation, Transportation & Homecare (video) Hosted by Amy Lai, BC Cancer Agency; NOTE: Correction to slide "Accommodation, Transportation and Home Care at 1:23 minutes - Canadian Cancer Society phone number is 1-888-939-3333; 4. Who covers the costs of healthcare and medical treatment? (3:03 minutes); Who covers the costs of healthcare services (video) Hosted by Sarah Sample, BC Cancer Agency; 5. Chinese version (4:23 minutes); Chinese version (video) Hosted by Sandy Kwong, BC Cancer Agency

Notes: Note: This DVD must be played on computers. It is not formatted for DVD-players.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; VC Library Archives; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ200 B365f 2015

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What to expect : a patient's guide : Vancouver Island Centre

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BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre , 2014. rev. ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Alternate Title: Vancouver Island Centre : what to expect : a patient's guide

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre

Edition: rev. ed.

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 19 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island Cancer Centre; Cancer Care Facilities; British Columbia; Patient Education Handout; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Handout

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: VC Library Archives

BC elders' guide

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First Nations Health Authority, British Columbia. SeniorsBC., British Columbia. Ministry of Health. [West Vancouver, BC]: First Nations Health Authority , 2014. 1st ed.