Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care - Transitions and support when a loved one dies: a conversation with funeral director Joe Peters

Transitions and support when a loved one dies: a conversation with funeral director Joe Peters

05/09/23 • 15 min

Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care

How do we better support family, friends, and long-term care staff as they grieve the death of a long-term care resident? Joe Peters is a funeral director with more than 35 years of experience at funeral homes in Toronto. He has supported many family members and friends through grief, and he has also experienced a wide range of approaches to honoring the deaths of residents in long-term care.

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Learn more about the Strengthening a Palliative Approach to Long-Term Care project at: https://spaltc.ca/

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