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.
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Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care
The role of the personal support worker in long-term care: a conversation with Personal Support worker Jackie McDonald
Jackie McDonald recently retired after being a Personal Support Worker for the past 27 years. She has worked in both community and long-term care settings in Thunder Bay, and she was the PSW lead for the Quality Palliative Care in Long-Term Care project at Lakehead University from 2004 to 2009. Through this project, Jackie has help to develop many initiatives pertaining to bettering the quality of life for residents, families, and staff.
Learn more about the Strengthening a Palliative Approach to Long-Term Care project at: https://spaltc.ca/
