GeriPal: A Geriatrics and Palliative Care Podcast for Every Healthcare Professional
GeriPal was created with the support of the Division of Geriatrics at the University of California. They invite the brightest minds in geriatrics, hospice, and palliative care to talk about the topics that you care most about, ranging from recently published research in the field to controversies that keep us up at night.
Categories that can be found on the podcast are noted below.
Surviving the Death of a Baby: Grief Resources from First Candle
No matter how deep your grief and how great your pain, remember that you are not alone. First Candle, as well as others whohave traveled this road before you, are here to help you through the difficult time following the death of your baby.
When a baby dies, hopes and dreams are shattered and lives are forever changed. Initial feelingsof shock and confusion are combined with questions:What happened?Why me?
Shopping For Funeral Services
Articles in this series include: Shopping for Funeral Services The FTC Funeral Rule Funeral Costs and Pricing Checklist Types of Funerals Choosing a Funeral Provider Buyi
Cultural Relevance in End-of-Life Care
This resource addresses three major areas of cultural relevance in end-of-life care: cultural competency in clinical practice; advance directives; and pain management.
New and Most Used Palliative Care Prognostic Calculators From ePrognosis
This resource is designed to be a repository of published geriatric prognostic indices where clinicians can go to obtain evidence-based information on patients' prognosis. The information on ePrognosis is intended as a rough guide to inform clinicians about possible mortality outcomes. It is not intended to be the only basis for making care decisions, nor is it intended to be a definitive means of prognostication. Clinicians should keep in mind that every patient is an individual, and that many factors beyond those used in these indices may influence a patient's prognosis.
Palliative Performance Scale From ePrognosis
This resource is designed to be a repository of published geriatric prognostic indices where clinicians can go to obtain evidence-based information on patients' prognosis. The information on ePrognosis is intended as a rough guide to inform clinicians about possible mortality outcomes. It is not intended to be the only basis for making care decisions, nor is it intended to be a definitive means of prognostication. Clinicians should keep in mind that every patient is an individual, and that many factors beyond those used in these indices may influence a patient's prognosis.
How to Recognize a Dying Patient? | Signs of Approaching Death
Facing the possibility of someone's passing can be a difficult and emotional experience. In this video, I hope to offer you some guidance on how to recognize and respond to certain signs that may arise as someone nears the end of their life. My aim is to provide you with a general overview of 5 common changes that a patient may experience during this time. I hope that by learning about these signs, you can feel more prepared and less anxious about what lies ahead.
A Toolkit For Foster Young On Grief From The Dougy Center
We’re guessing you’re here because you’ve been separated from people you care about. Whether it was a parent, sibling, grandparent, close friend, or other family member, we’re glad you're here.
A Toolkit From The Dougy Center For Individuals Facing Loss After A Violent Death
Explaining murder or violent death to children and teens can feel overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you talk with and support grieving children and teens after a violent death.
The Dougy Center offers poems, activities, videos, articles, podcasts and tipsheets related to death, dying and grief for individuals facing loss after a violent death. Topics are specifically sorted by resources related to violent death. Spanish toolkits are also available.
A Toolkit From The Dougy Center For Individuals Facing Loss After Suicide
Explaining a death from suicide to a child or teen can feel overwhelming and intimidating. As adults, we often want to protect them from the stigma and shame that can accompany such a death. Here are some tips for talking with children and teens about a death from suicide and ways to support them as they grieve.