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It’s important to discuss your wishes for your own healthcare in the event you are too ill or injured to make those decisions for yourself.
But it can be hard to know what questions to ask, and it can also be difficult to understand how Advance Care Planning works in Ontario.
Our Community Presentations can help answer these important questions.
Please ask us about our virtual presentations!
Presentations
Regardless of a person’s age or health status, serious accidents and sudden health changes can happen. Imagine you are unable to make your own healthcare decisions…who would decide for YOU?
Join us as we look at health care decision making in Ontario and how Advance Care Planning conversations can help you and your loved ones. This session is all about how the law in Ontario sets up Substitute Decision Making, and what you need to know about choosing your Substitute Decision Maker (SDM). This is essential information you need to know about Advance Care Planning in Ontario. Advance Care Planning – the gift you give each other!
- Who Is This For? For anyone living in Ontario; we have delivered this session to individuals, as well as in a group setting (faith groups, service clubs, workplaces, etc.)
- How Long is Each Session? Each session is approximately one hour in length, and can be delivered virtually or in person
If you’ve taken Advance Care Planning 101, you understand the law around Substitute Decision Making. Now it’s time to consider how to have those tender conversations with loved ones.
Have you decided who will make health care decisions for you if you cannot? Join us in this interactive session as we work through these important conversations – who to talk to , what to talk about and how to start these conversations. It’s never too late until it IS.
- Who Is This For? For anyone living in Ontario; we have delivered this session to individuals, as well as in a group setting (faith groups, service clubs, workplaces, etc.)
- How Long is Each Session? Each session is approximately one hour in length, and can be delivered virtually or in person
If you have specific questions about Advance Care Planning that you would like to discuss on a one-to-one basis, we can help. Sessions are available by phone, virtually, or in person at Hospice Waterloo Region. To learn more, call 519-743-4114 ext. 114.
For close to three decades, Hospice Waterloo Region has been supporting people and their loved ones through life-limiting illness, death and grief through a number of community programs. However, most people really don’t know what hospice palliative care is and how we can support someone who is dying and their loved ones.
We invite you to join us as we share what Hospice’s community outreach looks like, how we have expanded our support to include a 10-bed residence, and what we can do together to help residents and their loved ones to LIVE WELL.
- Who Is This For? For anyone living in Ontario; we have delivered this session to individuals, as well as in a group setting (faith groups, service clubs, workplaces, etc.)
- How Long is Each Session? Each session is approximately one hour in length, and can be delivered virtually or in person
Learn more by watching one of the recent webinars by our team of highly trained ACP Ambassadors, as featured on our YouTube channel.
Book a Session Today
If you would like further information about these sessions and available resources OR you would like to book a presentation, please contact:
Session Facilitators
Dana Currie has more than 30 years of experience teaching for a variety of ages and interests. She is also a passionate volunteer, offering up her time to several local organizations including Hospice Waterloo Region.
“I believe that hospice is an integral part of the community and I want to share the many things offered by this organization. I also want community members to understand the importance of advance care planning and feel comfortable with having conversations with loved ones regarding last wishes.”
Patti Haskell had an extensive career in education, and retired as the director of Education for the Waterloo Region District School Board. She has also led many leadership and mentoring programs while also serving on numerous boards. She spends much of her time in retirement volunteering for a number of local organizations, including Hospice Waterloo Region.
“Having lost friends and family members, who experienced exceptional care and loving support through hospice locations across Ontario, I want to give back in appreciation for the support my loved ones have received. I would like others to realize that they are not alone and that Hospice can support them on their journey.”
Wanda Manning is a trained registered nurse, who has dedicated her life to supporting people of all ages at crucial times in their life journey. She has also worked as an educator for those entering the health care profession, and is an active local volunteer.
“I want to share the experiences, knowledge, and information I have gained, and I want to be part of the process of bringing death out of the closet and into everyday life. My hope is that the presentation will provide a framework for participants to explore their ideas about dying in a supportive and factual environment.”
Susan Martin is a business leader with extensive experience in marketing, organizational development, leadership, team building and health management. She also has a passion for giving back to the community, and is an active volunteer with several local organizations.
“Hospice Waterloo Region provides a wide variety of programs, which has made volunteering there over many years a rich and growth-producing experience — and the people there are truly committed to the hospice philosophy.”
Deborah Snider has 40 years of experience in nursing, providing care to moms, babies and children. She also spent much of her career in health-care management. Today, she is a passionate volunteer with Hospice Waterloo Region and her church.
“Hospice Waterloo Region is an amazing resource in this community, which not enough people are aware of. I hope that people who attend my presentation take away a little bit of bravery, and a willingness to have those crucial conversations about end-of-life care! I also want them to know that this journey does not need to be faced alone.”
Lynn Weimer has four decades of experience as a registered nurse, the majority of that time in the intensive-care units. Today, she enjoys volunteering with Hospice Waterloo Region, as well as travelling and working in her gardens.
“I have met so many families in my years of working with critically ill patients who had never discussed advance care planning. It was tragic to watch them go through the decision-making process without previous guidance regarding their loved one’s wishes. I hope the participants will discuss their wishes with the important people in their lives.”
Learn More
If you would like further information about these sessions and available resources OR you would like to book a presentation, please contact: