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By: The Canadian Virtual Hospice Team What is swelling of the belly? Belly swelling The belly is the area of the body that includes all the digestive organs – stomach, intestines, pancreas, liver,...
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By: The Canadian Virtual Hospice Team What is dehydration? Our bodies need an appropriate amount of fluid to function properly. When we don' t have enough fluids in our bodies, we’ re dehydrated.
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By: The Canadian Virtual Hospice Team What is loss of appetite and loss of weight? When someone is living with a serious illness that can’ t be cured, they will typically experience an ongoing...
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By: The Canadian Virtual Hospice Team What is constipation? On average, people have a bowel movement once or twice a day, but some go more or less often. Most people have at least one bowel movement...
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By: Canadian Virtual Hospice Team Unfortunately, many myths and misunderstandings about opioids prevent people from receiving adequate pain control. This article discusses some of these concerns. Won’ t...
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By: The Canadian Virtual Hospice Team Consider the following Take only the amount of medication that has been prescribed. If you have concerns about the medication or its dosage, talk with your healthcare...
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... more information about grief and bereavement, and to learn what has helped others, go to: Candian Virtual Hospice Discussion Forums MyGrief. ca Ask a Professional COVID-19 Specific material and resources...
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... Tell the Children: Preparing Children for the Death of Someone Close to Them | Topics | Canadian Virtual Hospice
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To fill a national gap in accessible, trusted resources, Canadian Virtual Hospice and our National MAiD Working Group are pleased to launch a suite of tools for the public and people working in healthcare.
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By: The Canadian Virtual Hospice Team What is shortness of breath? “ Air hunger” The medical term for shortness of breath is dyspnea . This has been defined as “ an uncomfortable awareness...