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
What is delirium? A conversation with members of SPA-LTC's Partner Working Group
"It's kind of an altered state of consciousness where they are just not themselves. Dealing with my dad, sometimes it comes across as delusions and paranoia, it's this otherness, it is not him. It's a body response or a mind's response to these things that they can't handle." - Marlene Moorman
Delirium is frightening for both the affected person and their loved ones. It can be caused by many factors and is often characterized by confusion and behavioural changes.
We spoke about delirium and dementia with Pam Holliday, Margaret Keatings and Marlene Moorman, members of SPA-LTC's Partner Working Group.
A Partner Working Group is composed of family or care partners with diverse experiences. They add value to research and the development of clinical tools to support professionals and family care partners. The Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care program has put together a Partner Working Group with the support of a grant from Health Canada to help align the materials created for professionals working in long-term care homes and for family members caring for persons living in long-term care homes.
Learn more about SPA-LTC resources for care partners
Learn more about the Strengthening a Palliative Approach to Long-Term Care project at: https://spaltc.ca/
