It was an emotionally and physically draining time, and that doesn’t even scratch the surface. But I am at peace knowing I did everything in my power to help support him to the end.

The following resources will provide additional helpful information on the following topics.

Modules

Caregiver Modules – Module 2: Communications and conversations – Chapter 1: Conversations about the future, and Chapter 2: Planning or after death

Caregiver Modules – Module 7: Recognizing symptoms and assessing comfort and care – Chapter 3: Physical symptoms: Pain

Caregiver Modules – Module 7: Recognizing symptoms and assessing comfort and care – Chapter 3: Physical symptoms: Confusion

Talking to Children

KidsGrief.ca: For Parents Modules – Talking about dying and death

Articles

Tips for Talking with Someone Who Is Dying

Programs

Programs and support in your province or territory

For a list of programs and services available in your area, click on the Canadian Virtual Hospice

To see some of the caregiver supports or information guides available in your province or territory, click the links below.

Alberta: Caregivers Alberta 

British Columbia: Family Caregivers of BC 

Nova Scotia: Caregivers Nova Scotia

Ontario:

Ontario Caregivers Organization 

Young Caregivers Association

Quebec: L’Appui pour les proches aidants

French 

English 

Saskatchewan: Caregiver Information and Support Centre 

*Additionally, the following provinces and territories offer resources and guides.

Manitoba: Information and Reference Guide 

New Brunswick: Caregivers’ Guide

English

French

Newfoundland and Labrador: Information for Seniors, Families, and Caregivers

Northwest Territories: The NWT Caregivers Guide

Nunavut: Home and Continuing Care

Yukon Territory: Caregiver’s Support Group 

Prince Edward Island: Caring for Aging Parents