Glossary Category:

End-of-life

(EOL) usually refers to the last 2-3 weeks of life when someone is living with a progressive life-limiting illness that is incurable.

End-of-Life Rituals

rituals help us mark, make sense of, and manage major life changes such as the death of someone we care about. Rituals are thought of as actions that expressed shared meaning, such as ceremonies, or activities.

Grief

the feelings the accompany a loss. They can be physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, existential.

Hospice Palliative Care

An approach of care that supports individuals living with a progressive life-limiting illness that is incurable, as well as their families, friends, and caregivers. It focuses on caring for the whole person, their caregivers, and family. It can be provided in any...

Hospice Residence

A setting where an individual will live in a private room to travel the journey of end-of-life until they die, usually within 3 months. Hospice residences provide 24 hour care with nursing, physician, social work, and volunteer support.