Legacy of Life
The law surrounding organ and tissue donation (Human Organ and Tissue Donation Act) has changed in Nova Scotia. The new act makes it possible for more Nova Scotians to...
The law surrounding organ and tissue donation (Human Organ and Tissue Donation Act) has changed in Nova Scotia. The new act makes it possible for more Nova Scotians to...
Palliative care enhances the quality of life of people with a life-limiting illness. It does this by preventing and relieving suffering.
In addition to helping the patient, palliative care helps...
Hospice care is a part of palliative care. A hospice residence provides a home-like setting for people who are nearing the end of life, who...
This pamphlet outlines how to help you cope with grief after a suicide. Other topics include: your feelings, physical symptoms, and ways to take care of yourself while you are grieving.
This pamphlet describes how you may feel after the death of a loved one. Topics include physical changes, emotions, what you can do, and grief. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Social Workers help with:
To reduce barriers in accessing healthcare for residents of Colchester, Cumberland, and Pictou counties and the Municipality of East Hants, Public Health is offering free, non-urgent transportation support to get...
This pamphlet lists services provided by Palliative Care volunteers (like therapy dog visits, photography, grief resources, cookie time, the breakfast club, and more). Other supports on 7A include a social worker, music therapy, spiritual care, and a bereavement program.