Living With Dying Resources
Watch Living With Dying - The Film Trailer
"Living With Dying isn't about knowledge, training, medical care, following particular religious practices. It's about deep connection with life itself, allowing life to take care of us and allow life to take care of others."
Living With Dying - The Film Series
Living with Dying is a six-part video series and documentary produced by Sunshine Coast Hospice and directed by Velcrow Ripper and Nova Ami of Transparent Film. This is an intimate glimpse into the experience of facing a life-limiting illness and caring for a loved one in that situation. In honest and tender interviews, twelve residents on the Lower Sunshine Coast of BC share their personal reflections on being a patient, a caregiver or a health care professional. We learn what matters to them most and what some of their hopes and concerns are, giving us insight into how we might navigate this confusing and sometimes frightening journey.
We are grateful to the Ananda Fund, Marin Community Foundation whose funding to Sunshine Coast Hospice made this film possible.
Kate Webb Library at Hospice House
Our Kate Webb Library at Hospice House is a collection of 300+ non-fiction and fiction books, as well as articles and other resources on topics such as death, dying, bereavement, grief, supporting children and teens through loss, pregnancy loss, spirituality, etc.
You can drop by Hospice House, Monday to Friday or search our library online. If you have books or DVDs you would like to donate, we are always looking for new material on relevant topics!
In support of our March 2023 community event with Dr. Heather Mohan, here are some resources from our library on topics related to how we can support children who are grieving:
Teens
Grieving Teen by Helen Fitzgerald
Healing a Teen Grieving Heart by Alan Wolfeld
When Death Walks In by Mark Scivani
Aged 5-12
Healing a Childs Grieving Heart by Alan Wolfeld
A Parents Guide To Raising a Grieving Child by Phyllis Silverman
Last Week by Bill Richardson
Under 5
The Invisible String by Patricia Karst
When Dinosaurs Die by Laurie Kasnet Brom
Tear Soup by Pat Schweibt
Accessing Home Care Services on the Coast
MedTalks by Sechelt Hospital Foundation
Palliative Care and Advance Care Planning
MedTalks by Sechelt Hospital Foundation
Being Prepared in the Time of COVID-19
Facebook Live ACP event by Sunshine Coast Hospice
How We Die: The MAiD Decision
The story of John & Lynn Turnbull in Roberts Creek, BC
Gifts to Hospice help us provide better resources.
Donations are used to provide critical educational resources and events for the Sunshine Coast on the topics of death, dying, grief, advance care planning.
Resource Directory
This directory has been created to help you access other local, provincial or national organizations who provide bereavement and grief, caregiver support, and palliative hospice services.
Bereavement and Grief
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BC Bereavement Helpline (BCBH)
BCBH offers a helpline, support groups, events, videos and resources to support anyone coping with grief and loss.
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Children & Youth Grief Network
This network supports children and youth who are grieving with well-informed support and education.
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Hummingbird Centre for Hope
Hummingbird Centre for Hope is a Canadian online community for individuals raising a child as a widowed parent.
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Living Through Loss Counselling Society of BC
Living Through Loss Counselling Society of BC offers secure online grief and loss counselling groups at modest prices.
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Lumara Society
Education, support and counselling services to individuals and families who are grieving or coping with a life-threatening illness.
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MyGrief.ca
A website by Virtual Hospice to take self-paced online classes that will support you in coping with grief.
Caregiver Support
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Alzheimers Society of BC
There are many resources and supports available on this website for caregivers of loved ones with dementia.
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Better at Home Sunshine Coast
Better at Home offers caregiver respite through friendly visiting, grocery delivery, light housekeeping and other services.
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Family Caregivers of BC
Offers caregiver support groups, coaching, a caregiver phone line, education and other supports.
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Sunshine Coast Caregiver Support Network
The Sunshine Coast Resource Centre Caregiver Support Network provides one-to-one support, navigation, and local support groups.
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Virtual Hospice Caregiving Video Series
A helpful video resource which demonstrates common caregiving tasks to support the provision of safe care.
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Healthcare Auxiliary Loan Cupboard
The Loan Cupboard provides residents of the Sunshine Coast with hospital type equipment for short term loan, free of charge.
Palliative Hospice Care
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VCH Home Care Sunshine Coast
Home support services can be provided to clients who require assistance with daily living activities. as part of end-of-life care.
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VCH Palliative Care
Information on the types of VCH-offered hospice palliative services available, depending on your needs and the stage of your illness.
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VCH Overnight Palliative Phone Line
Call between 7:30pm–8:30am, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for information or support at 1-877-857-7155.
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Canadian Virtual Hospice
An exceptionally helpful website with discussion forums, videos, articles and even an “Ask a Professional” feature with palliative care experts.
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Living my Culture
The Living My Culture project by Virtual Hospice presents experiences from eight different cultures which tell stories about the intersection of culture, spirituality and traditions and end-of-life care.
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Waiting Room Revolution
Two Canadian palliative care doctors who are passionate about changing the patient and family illness experience. Together, they host a podcast, speak at events and they are writing a book, too!
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BC Centre for Palliative Care
BC-CPC works with researchers and policymakers to accelerate the spread of innovations and best practices in palliative care.
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Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
Funded in part by the Government of Canada, CHPCA is the national leader in the pursuit of quality hospice palliative care in Canada.
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Pallium Canada
A leader in Canada for accelerating the integration of palliative care in Canadian communities and health care systems.