Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care

SPA-LTC (Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long Term Care)
Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care

Individuals in long-term care (LTC) who are reaching end-of-life have unique physical, emotional, social, psychological, and spiritual needs. A palliative approach to care ensures these needs are being met in a compassionate way that enhances the quality of life, limits suffering and provides needed comfort. This podcast explores the palliative approach to long-term care through conversations with patients, health care professionals, family members, researchers and others who want to improve how we care for people in long-term care. Production of these podcasts has been made possible through a financial contribution from Health Canada. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of Health Canada.Selected by Feedspot as one of the  Top 15 Long Term Care Podcasts on the web!

  1. ٣ جمادى الآخرة

    Equine therapy in long-term care: a conversation with Jennifer Semach

    "Sometimes people can really shut down and the horses can get in there and reach in and welcome them back to being present. The horses are gifted. It's all them."Jennifer Semach is the founding Executive Director and program facilitator of Walkabout Farm Therapeutic Riding Association, a charitable organization in Minden, Ontario that offers free mental and physical health services on 100 acres of land with the help of therapeutic support animals: horses, cats, and rabbits. She also brings mi...

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  2. ٨ جمادى الأولى

    Caring for a partner with dementia: a conversation with Fay Martin

    "You don't know what's going wrong. And you have all these theories, but it's a long time before dementia is one of the hypotheses..."Fay Martin is a retired social worker who lives in Haliburton County, a small rural community in Ontario. She cared for her husband, who had dementia, until his death in 202. He died with - but not of - dementia, sparing them the ravages of the later stages of that disease. Nevertheless, it knocked their lives sideways. Learn more about the Strengthening a...

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  3. ١٧ صفر

    Person-centered care and the role of the Social Worker in Long-Term Care: a conversation with Kristen Lew-Byrne

    What is person-centered care and how does it contribute to a 'good' death? We spoke with Kristen Lew-Byrne, a registered social worker who talked to us about patient-centered care, and how social workers work with team members, residents and families to help achieve a good death means for each individual. Kristen Lew-Byrne is a registered social worker who has worked alongside and supported residents and their families within long-term care for 11 years. She works from a holistic person...

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  4. ٥ شوال

    The Nurse Practitioner's role in palliative care: a conversation with NP Jennifer Burgess

    "Nurse Practitioners are well positioned to help residents and families navigate their life limiting illness. We have the knowledge and skillset to provide their primary medical care, their maintenance therapies, and the treatment of chronic illness flareups. I think the value add is that we can also integrate this approach and philosophy throughout the continuum of care."Nurse Practitioners play a significant role in long-term care, but many homes do not have one on the team. We spoke with N...

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  5. ٢٤ رمضان

    Pre-Printed Orders and decision-making in palliative care: a conversation with LPN Sarah Murphy

    "I think a lot of people, when you say the word palliative, they think the end of life is imminent. And that's not the case at all. These are conversations that should be starting to happen on move in or even before move-in." Sarah Murphy is a licensed practical nurse and the assistant director of care at The Hamlet's long-term care community in Vernon, British Columbia. She has been working long-term care for eight years and has served as a Care Service Lead, Care Coordinator, and now ...

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  6. ٢١ رجب

    Tools for for transitions in end-of-life care: a podcast with Registered Nurse Ryan Collins

    How do we support the elderly and their loved ones as they transition through the phases of end of life? Registered Nurse Ryan Collins talks with us about how the Palliative Performance Scale tool and courses through the SPA-LTC program have helped him adapt care strategies for long-term care residents to ensure that they get the care that's right for them.Ryan Collins is a registered nurse and palliative care champion at a long-term care facility in St. John, New Brunswick. Along with a Bach...

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  7. ٠٨‏/٠٤‏/١٤٤٥ هـ

    Order sets for improving palliative care: a conversation with palliative care physician Dr. Melanie Leger

    Dr. Melanie Leger is a palliative care physician in Moncton, New Brunswick. She recently developed standardized templates for order sets in palliative, to help guide community and long-term care health professionals as they review and update palliative protocols. The templates also increase efficiency by adding medication quantities and refill orders that can double as a prescription."Some of our nursing homes had order sets, but some didn't. This project made me realize that some of these or...

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  8. ١١‏/١١‏/١٤٤٤ هـ

    Health Equity in palliative care for Indigenous peoples: a conversation with project leader and researcher Holly Prince

    How do we address the issues of health equity when jurisdictional issues create a gap between two systems of care? We spoke with Holly Prince about the barriers to care for Indigenous peoples, and the importance of equitable access to palliative care within Indigenous communities.Holly Prince is an Anishinaabekwe and a member of Opwaaganisiniing in Northwestern Ontario. She has a Master’s Degree in Social Work and is a Ph.D. Candidate in Educational Studies at Lakehead University....

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Individuals in long-term care (LTC) who are reaching end-of-life have unique physical, emotional, social, psychological, and spiritual needs. A palliative approach to care ensures these needs are being met in a compassionate way that enhances the quality of life, limits suffering and provides needed comfort. This podcast explores the palliative approach to long-term care through conversations with patients, health care professionals, family members, researchers and others who want to improve how we care for people in long-term care. Production of these podcasts has been made possible through a financial contribution from Health Canada. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of Health Canada.Selected by Feedspot as one of the  Top 15 Long Term Care Podcasts on the web!

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    SPA-LTC (Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long Term Care)
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    © 2024 Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care
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