Life and Death Matters

Preventing wounds is an important part of the work you do as a PSW, and we have a great webinar upcoming that you may want to share with your PSW students and with your team. During this webinar, skincare expert Kimberly LeBlanc will help your PSW students and team members learn more about the role PSWs play in helping prevent wounds. She will discuss how PSWs can help maintain skin health, which skin concerns PSWs should report, strategies for supporting healing, and more. Register for our FREE November webinar here: https://lnkd.in/g7Sy_ZnU #skincare #psw #nurse #webinar #continuingeducation

As we prepare for National Grief and Bereavement Day next month, we're thinking about how we can normalize grief as part of life. Grief is normal. Grief is personal. Grief is the healthy way we adapt to loss. As a society, we tend to shy away from talking about grief. It makes many of us uncomfortable. National Grief and Bereavement Day inspires us to confront our discomfort and learn how we can talk about our own grief and support others in their grief. Discover more resources on our website for supporting someone who is grieving: https://lnkd.in/gt2GEAvs

Just One Touch Just one spark, can start the forest burning. One rock removed, begins the avalanche. a single touch can prompt a stampede of emotions, the strength of which could make any iron man shiver and shake and beg for mercy. But don't be afraid. unlike the fire and the avalanche, one the stampede of emotion has past, genuine calm can prevail. Betty Perry RN, PhD Perry, B. (2009). More moments in time: Images of exemplary care. AU Press.

EVERYONE has a role in preventing wounds. Kimberly LeBlanc, a nurse and skin health expert, is presenting our November webinar on preventing wounds. She will help participants become more informed about: The role of the PSW in helping prevent skin tears and pressure injuries Strategies PSWs can use for improving skin health Common misconceptions, and more! Registration for our FREE November webinar is now open. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g7Sy_ZnU #skincare #psw #nurse #webinar #continuingeducation

In the most challenging moments, compassion makes all the difference. For Kath, her aunt Frankie was more than family—she was a pillar of love and support, even as her health declined. Through their shared journey, Frankie showed Kath what it means to care for someone with grace and tenderness. Their story is a reminder that compassion is the heart of any community, and it can leave an impact that lasts far beyond goodbye. Ahead of World Compassionate Communities Day (Nov 1), we encourage you to take a deep dive into their story here: https://lnkd.in/gwWA6UDA

Tonight, I came across a heartfelt post on Facebook from a wonderful young friend of mine. She reflected on her skin and body, expressing gratitude for how well her body has served her. She shared her journey of learning to care for, appreciate, and love her body and skin. I can relate deeply to this sentiment. I am incredibly thankful for my body—it has carried me through life, supported me during pregnancies, and taken me on countless hikes and adventures. I am equally grateful for my skin. Sometimes my grandkids touch my skin, and we take a moment to explore the wrinkles on my arms and the loose skin on my neck. I cherish these moments, pointing out how soft my skin is and how interesting the veins look on the backs of my hands. We discuss how skin changes with age, celebrating the "laugh lines" that come with a life well-lived. I hope they will appreciate my skin as much as I cherished my great-grandmother's skin when she was nearly 100 years old. I want them to embrace the wrinkles and look forward to seeing their own as they grow older. Our upcoming webinar focuses on skincare—not about programs to make someone "look younger," but on how to nurture and protect the skin for those who can no longer care for it themselves. We are immensely grateful to NSWOCC for sponsoring this webinar, which highlights the expertise of nurses specializing in skin and wound care! #skincare #psw #nurse #webinar #continuingeducation #NSWOCC

Today, October 13th, marks the first National Children's Hospice Palliative Care Day in Canada. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about the importance of pediatric hospice palliative care and improve the quality of living and dying for infants, children and youth with life-threatening conditions and their families. To honour this important initiative, LDM would like to offer copies of both "Integrating a Palliative Approach: Essentials for Personal Support Workers" and "Essentials in Hospice and Palliative Care: A Practical Resource for Every Nurse" to one pediatric hospice that engages with this post. To enter the draw for a chance to be chosen to receive these wonderful and informative resources, please..: 1. Like this post 2. Share this post 3. Leave a comment below If you would like to learn more about this important day, visit: https://lnkd.in/gxQw2QFj And to learn more about the literature being offered, visit: https://lnkd.in/gS7UGvBs We will conclude the giveaway and select the winning hospice on Monday, September 21st. #HPCForChildren #FabricOfCare #NCHPC #NCHPCDay

Today is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, and we are so excited to celebrate! To support this special day, we're providing free access to our Spanish NURSING digital text and workbook. "Lo Esencial en Cuidedos Paliativos: Un Recurso Practico en Enfermeria" digital text and companion workbook will be available for FREE on our website for a limited time. Register for your free copy of our Spanish NURSING text here: https://lnkd.in/gk4ZbuSz Share this post to help celebrate World Hospice and Palliative Care Day! #WHPCD #hospice #palliativecare #spanish #IAHPC #CHPCA #worldpalliativecarealliance

World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is right around the corner! In 2018-2019, Life and Death Matters responded to a request to adapt and translate our nursing text into Spanish for use in Mexico and Latin America. We honour the nurses, psychologists and physicians who assisted with this process! And this year, to celebrate World HPC Day, we are providing free access to "Lo Esencial en Cuidedos Paliativos: Un Recurso Practico en Enfermeria" digital text and companion workbook. Register for three months free access here: https://lnkd.in/gk4ZbuSz To learn more about the book, go to: https://lnkd.in/gwe973b3 . Please share this post - and spread the word! #WHPCD #hospice #palliativecare #spanish

EVERYONE has a role in preventing wounds. Kimberly LeBlanc, a nurse and skin health expert, is presenting our November webinar on preventing wounds. She will help participants become more informed about: The role of the PSW in helping prevent skin tears and pressure injuries Strategies PSWs can use for improving skin health Common misconceptions, and more! Registration for our FREE November webinar is now open. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g7Sy_ZnU #skincare #psw #nurse #webinar #continuingeducation