#endoflifecare — Public Fediverse posts

Me & my family can relate to what Sharman experienced with her Mother's death. Sharman became a death doula after her Mom died.

We still can't afford any family burial plots. We keep Dad's urn with his memorial altar at home.
I got into death doula work in late 2023, months after Dad died.

When you're poor it is super expensive to be sick & it's also expensive to die. Funeral industry is a racket. I had to take out a small loan to cover all of Dad's funeral/memorial services.

https://mstdn.ca/@thetyee/116319135426441927

#Death #Funerals #PoorFamilies #CostOfDeath #DeathDoulas #EndOfLifeCare #GriefAndLoss #FamilyResponsibility

Me & my family can relate to what Sharman experienced with her Mother's death. Sharman became a death doula after her Mom died.

We still can't afford any family burial plots. We keep Dad's urn with his memorial altar at home.
I got into death doula work in late 2023, months after Dad died.

When you're poor it is super expensive to be sick & it's also expensive to die. Funeral industry is a racket. I had to take out a small loan to cover all of Dad's funeral/memorial services.

https://mstdn.ca/@thetyee/116319135426441927

#Death #Funerals #PoorFamilies #CostOfDeath #DeathDoulas #EndOfLifeCare #GriefAndLoss #FamilyResponsibility

Me & my family can relate to what Sharman experienced with her Mother's death. Sharman became a death doula after her Mom died.

We still can't afford any family burial plots. We keep Dad's urn with his memorial altar at home.
I got into death doula work in late 2023, months after Dad died.

When you're poor it is super expensive to be sick & it's also expensive to die. Funeral industry is a racket. I had to take out a small loan to cover all of Dad's funeral/memorial services.

https://mstdn.ca/@thetyee/116319135426441927

#Death #Funerals #PoorFamilies #CostOfDeath #DeathDoulas #EndOfLifeCare #GriefAndLoss #FamilyResponsibility

Me & my family can relate to what Sharman experienced with her Mother's death. Sharman became a death doula after her Mom died.

We still can't afford any family burial plots. We keep Dad's urn with his memorial altar at home.
I got into death doula work in late 2023, months after Dad died.

When you're poor it is super expensive to be sick & it's also expensive to die. Funeral industry is a racket. I had to take out a small loan to cover all of Dad's funeral/memorial services.

https://mstdn.ca/@thetyee/116319135426441927

#Death #Funerals #PoorFamilies #CostOfDeath #DeathDoulas #EndOfLifeCare #GriefAndLoss #FamilyResponsibility

Me & my family can relate to what Sharman experienced with her Mother's death. Sharman became a death doula after her Mom died.

We still can't afford any family burial plots. We keep Dad's urn with his memorial altar at home.
I got into death doula work in late 2023, months after Dad died.

When you're poor it is super expensive to be sick & it's also expensive to die. Funeral industry is a racket. I had to take out a small loan to cover all of Dad's funeral/memorial services.

https://mstdn.ca/@thetyee/116319135426441927

#Death #Funerals #PoorFamilies #CostOfDeath #DeathDoulas #EndOfLifeCare #GriefAndLoss #FamilyResponsibility

SC urges urgent law on end-of-life care: What it means for patients and families https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/supreme-court-end-of-life-care-law-passive-euthanasia-flf8k1rs?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #SupremeCourt #EndOfLifeCare #PassiveEuthanasia

SC urges urgent law on end-of-life care: What it means for patients and families https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/supreme-court-end-of-life-care-law-passive-euthanasia-flf8k1rs?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #SupremeCourt #EndOfLifeCare #PassiveEuthanasia

SC urges urgent law on end-of-life care: What it means for patients and families https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/supreme-court-end-of-life-care-law-passive-euthanasia-flf8k1rs?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #SupremeCourt #EndOfLifeCare #PassiveEuthanasia

SC urges urgent law on end-of-life care: What it means for patients and families https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/supreme-court-end-of-life-care-law-passive-euthanasia-flf8k1rs?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #SupremeCourt #EndOfLifeCare #PassiveEuthanasia

CW: Pet Loss / Euthanasia

Tomorrow is the hardest day: saying goodbye to my sweet tuxedo cat She just turned 18 (88 in human years)!

She is the 5th rescue cat I've adopted and helped transition with dignity. Wednesday is her final peaceful appointment.

Her health fell fast: cancer and liver issues... Using the H5M2 Quality of Life Scale, her comfort score dropped below 35. Her struggle is too great!

She is weak and falls down when standing so I bring her food, water, and do daily towel-baths. Her purrs are constant, but her body is tired. It is time for peace!

I find comfort in the BTS song Spring Day. If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever. Thank you, my friend, for 18 years of love! Until we meet again.

(Image attached: A peaceful tuxedo cat on the Rainbow Bridge, surrounded by cosmic beauty and welcoming cats)

#PetLoss #grief #EndOfLifeCare

End‑of‑life decisions in cancer care are guided by four core ethical principles — here’s what they mean for patients.

Autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice shape how care teams support patients and families during difficult moments. This guide explains these principles simply and shows how they influence real‑world decisions.

Read more : https://blog.banishcancer.org/end-of-life-decisions-ethical-considerations-explained-simply/

#EndOfLifeCare #CancerCare #Oncology #PalliativeCare #HealthcareEthics #BanishCancer

End‑of‑life decisions in cancer care are guided by four core ethical principles — here’s what they mean for patients.

Autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice shape how care teams support patients and families during difficult moments. This guide explains these principles simply and shows how they influence real‑world decisions.

Read more : https://blog.banishcancer.org/end-of-life-decisions-ethical-considerations-explained-simply/

#EndOfLifeCare #CancerCare #Oncology #PalliativeCare #HealthcareEthics #BanishCancer

End‑of‑life decisions in cancer care are guided by four core ethical principles — here’s what they mean for patients.

Autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice shape how care teams support patients and families during difficult moments. This guide explains these principles simply and shows how they influence real‑world decisions.

Read more : https://blog.banishcancer.org/end-of-life-decisions-ethical-considerations-explained-simply/

#EndOfLifeCare #CancerCare #Oncology #PalliativeCare #HealthcareEthics #BanishCancer

A #hospice in #BradfordOnAvon is working with #ForestryEngland to bring the sounds and sights of #nature to #TerminallyIll patients.

#DorothyHouseHospice Care is offering a series of #VirtualReality videos to those who are unable to go outdoors.

https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2024-05-21/the-virtual-reality-headsets-bringing-nature-to-terminally-ill-patients

#UsefulTech #VRforHealth #Medical #Health #EndOfLifeCare #DyingWithDignity #HospiceCare #HospicePatients #CompassionateCare #NatureSoothes #NatureTherapy #England

Quality of Life Research, July issue published:
https://link.springer.com/journal/11136/volumes-and-issues/32-7
#ISOQOL #HRQL

Opened by a #SysReview of instruments measuring the quality of dying and death in Asian countries:
https://rdcu.be/ddRIE
#COSMIN #EndOfLifeCare

the issue features several pieces on properties of various instruments in different contexts and versions, e.g.,

#EQ5D
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11136-023-03372-7

#EORTC https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11136-023-03373-6

#PROCTCAE
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11136-023-03374-5

The importance of quality of life in elderly care: a doctor's perspective

We often encounter patients who have already been through a lot in their lives, particularly those who come to us from nursing homes. Their quality of life may already be compromised and they may face difficult care decisions.

Kevin Haselhorst is an emergency physician.

https://youtube.com/shorts/SL3Yd7reB-c

Listen here: https://kevinmd.com/podcast

#palliativecare #endoflifecare #healthcareprovider #patientcenteredcare #medicalethics

Doing an #Introduction to complete my #TwitterMigration. Hi, Research Scientist here, interested in #digitalhealth and #HCI, currently deep-diving into developing tools for #shareddecisionmaking #online for #EndofLifeCare