This ECHO session focuses on goals-of-care conversations in long-term care—understanding what matters most to residents, exploring options, and preparing for expected changes, including end-of-life care. Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/rUy28Q6rQ3eut0dkWkBNmA #LTC #ECHOpalliativeBC

Our May Centrepoint newsletter is here! Announcing our new long-term care resources and curriculum, highlights from Advance Care Planning Day, plus grants, events, and upcoming learning sessions. Read the full newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/bc-cpc/centrepoint-may2026 #PalliativeCare

May is #NationalCaregiverMonth and we're highlighting the importance of support for caregiver #grief, with this clip from past ECHO session 'Walking Through Grief Together: Supporting Family Caregivers Through the Transition to Healing'. Full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr9MQrAHUbQ&

Announcing a new (free) provincial curriculum for the integration of a #PalliativeApproach in #LongTermCare in BC. 5 short online courses, a result of a province-wide collaboration of experts: https://learninghub.phsa.ca/Courses/37277/bccpc-palliative-essentials-in-long-term-care-ltc

#LongTermCare teams can be a bridge connecting residents and families to community #Grief and #Bereavement supports. Take a moment to reflect: How can I support the resident and their family in the last days and into bereavement? #NHPCW

Care focuses on recognizing and relieving symptoms early. Addressing comfort is a key aspect of a #PalliativeApproach to care aligned with the resident's values & goals for their comfort, functionality, & well-being. Reflect: How do I recognize & respond to symptoms early? #NHPCW #LongTermCare

Goals of care conversations start with everyday moments. Conversations with residents & families about what matters most to them help guide decision-making in #LongTermCare. Take a moment to reflect: What are the times when a resident would benefit from a #GoalsOfCare conversation? #NHPCW

In #LongTermCare, declining health is expected. Proactive #CarePlanning helps prepare residents and families for changes, ensuring care reflects their values and preferences. Now reflect: How can I support residents to live well today while also planning ahead? #NHPCW #PalliativeApproach

A #PalliativeApproach isn't only about the final days. It's about integrating comfort, planning, and conversations from the time a person moves into #LongTermCare. Take a moment to reflect: How can I provide a palliative approach in my role? Where do I want to build more confidence? #NHPCW

Why should a #PalliativeApproach be part of everyday care in #LongTermCare settings, and not just at end of life? In this video, Kathleen reflects on her experiences. This week, during #NHPCW, we're inviting you to pause, reflect, & explore this question.

Join us to learn how community-minded partners are building a dementia-inclusive culture to help reduce stigma, raise awareness and empowering supports for people living with early dementia to age in place. Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/UMpLC1koTNuX5INNQAhJnQ #ECHOpalliativeBC

ICYMI - In case you missed it, April's Centrepoint is now available here: https://mailchi.mp/bc-cpc/centrepoint-april2026 Be the first to know the latest news when you subscribe: https://www.bc-cpc.ca/centrepoint-2/

New publication: The COVID-19 pandemic forced healthcare providers to look at new ways to provide care like never before, including phone and video platforms. A new publication looks at the experience of using these methods: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/26892820261435554

Learn how to integrate a palliative approach in long‑term care from move‑in, with a focus on what matters most to residents and families, care planning, and new Palliative Essentials education for #LTC staff. May 7, 12-1pm https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vgVNe8UnQ2OTCSOKolyMOg#LTC #ECHOpalliativeBC

Join Jess Holtslander as she shares on neurodivergence, grief & bereavement, from her experience providing neurodivergent-affirming #grief and loss counselling, working mostly with Autistic/ADHD adults who are late- or self-diagnosed: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/PPE78R43RRSpii1u_M7eRw

Who would you trust to make your health and personal care decisions? How would they know what you want? Today is Advance Care Planning Day in Canada. Find stories to inspire and resources to make the process clearer on our ACP Day hub: https://www.bc-cpc.ca/acp-day/ #AdvanceCarePlanning #ACPDay

Sarb Basra explains why Advance Care Planning is essential (in Punjabi) on @redfmvancouver: https://vancouver.redfm.ca/why-is-advance-care-planning-essential/ Get our #ACPDay resources in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Simplified & Traditional Chinese: https://www.bc-cpc.ca/acp/#Downloadable

As we prepare for #AdvanceCarePlanning Day, we are encouraging organizations across BC to share our Advance Care Planning resources with their communities Find out how to get started, stories to inspire and resources to make the process clearer on our #ACPDay hub: https://www.bc-cpc.ca/acp-day/

Not everyone has equal access to palliative and end-of-life care. This #ACPDay, share these resources specific to 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous, & vulnerably housed populations: https://www.bc-cpc.ca/acp/population-specific-acp-resources/#ACPDay We will be expanding this list in 2026. #AdvanceCarePlanning

A Representation Agreement is a legal document in which you name someone to make personal-care and health-care decisions for you, if you can't make them on your own. Find resources in English, Punjabi, Hindi, Traditional & Simplified Chinese: https://www.bc-cpc.ca/acp/?_page=2#Downloadable #ACPDay

Yesterday we covered how Substitute Decision Makers are appointed – but what if you have been asked to be one? Our downloadable resources tell you everything you need to know: https://www.bc-cpc.ca/all-resources/individuals/acp/acp-downloadable-resources/#talk-simple #AdvanceCarePlanning #ACPDay

Last week, we saw two versions of Joe's story. In the first, a #SubstituteDecisionMaker (SDM), was chosen by his health care team. In the second, Joe was able to select Peter as his SDM. Find out more: https://www.bc-cpc.ca/all-resources/individuals/acp/substitute-decision-makers/#SubstituteDecisionMaker #ACPDay

Learn how Sunshine Coast Hospice's Green Sleeve program—launched in 2020 with local health care providers—has become a core part of their ACP program. Benefits, challenges, and lessons will be shared from this semirural community https://zoom.us/meeting/register/hvkBkIjVSCCgerCsAbqm_Q

When the health care system and the members of Peter's care team were ready to engage in essential conversations, Peter felt heard, understood & supported. Please share our #AdvanceCarePlanning video series in your local community to raise awareness this #ACPDay

As we catch up with Peter's story, we learn that although he created his Advance Care Plan, he was not given an opportunity to discuss his wishes. Effective #AdvanceCarePlanning needs to be integrated into our health system. Get #ACPDay resources here: https://www.bc-cpc.ca/acp-day/

Watch Part 2 of Joe's story, which shows the difference Advance Care Planning awareness can make. Find resources about #RepresentationAgreements here: https://www.bc-cpc.ca/all-resources/individuals/acp/health-care-decision-making-and-the-law/#representation-agreement#RepresentationAgreements #AdvanceCarePlanning #ACPDay

Head over to Linkedin to watch our 4-part #ACPDay video series - we've just posted Part 1, Joe's story: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bc-centre-for-palliative-care/#ACPDay Who would you trust to make your health and personal care decisions? How would they know what you want? #AdvanceCarePlanning

Watch No Fixed Address: The #WhiteCartMemorial, a powerful and intimate documentary that sheds light on a deeply overlooked aspect of the homelessness crisis: https://www.bc-cpc.ca/about-us/activities/new-projects/bereavement-in-the-context-of-homelessness/no-fixed-address-the-white-cart-memorial/

Today on Social Prescribing Day we take a look back at this clip from our ECHO session "Prescriptions Beyond the Pharmacy" from November 2023. Watch the full session on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTmxb0f6kgI #SocialPrescribingDay #ECHOPalliativeBC #SocialPrescribing

There's just one month until Advance Care Planning Day. Get ready with all the resources and campaign tools available on our ACP Day hub: www.bc-cpc.ca/acp-day-2025/ #AdvanceCarePlanning #ACPDay

Personal stories have the power to spark conversations, helping people see how #AdvanceCarePlanning (ACP) can make a real difference in their lives. If you're looking for inspiration, explore some stories: https://www.bc-cpc.ca/acpday-2/the-power-of-personal-stories-acp/#AdvanceCarePlanning #ACPDay

Goals of Care in the Acute Care Setting: Drawing in the Team March 18. 12-1pm This session will speak to the opportunity to take an interprofessional approach to eliciting patients' goals of care (GOC) in acute care settings: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/dTg9PKizScqhKLVf8CBeYg #ECHOpalliativeBC

This month's CentrePoint highlights our Seed Grants Cycle 6 recipients, new grief & bereavement learning opportunities, tools to get ready for ACP day, and some partner calls for abstracts. Read the full March edition here: https://mailchi.mp/bc-cpc/centrepoint-march2026

80% of people in Canada agree that planning for their future healthcare is important, but only 17% have documented their wishes. April 16 is #AdvanceCarePlanning Day. Head to our #ACPDay hub for the toolkit, stories, and more resources: https://www.bc-cpc.ca/acp-day/

Join us to learn about an ongoing project and stories from communities who are raising awareness and helping to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and their care partners. March 11, 12pm (PT) Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/wH7r_ajlQ7-k3Agy-rLZ3w #ECHOpalliativeBC

The Alzheimer Society of Canada has developed the Diversity and Dementia course for health-care providers and policymakers who would like to learn about dementia care and support within ethno-racialized populations. Access the free course at alzheimer.ca/learn.

We are grateful to everyone who contributed their voices to make the Knowledge Exchange Series a meaningful learning experience. Read more feedback in the full summary report: www.bc-cpc.ca/about-us/activities/new-projects/knowledge-exchange-and-learning-series-2024-2025/ #PalliativeCare

Flex your Core (competencies that is) with us in these virtual 60-minute sessions. Our foundational series for all Health Care Providers, the eighth and final session is The Leading Edge on March 5. Register now: https://www.bc-cpc.ca/echo-project-new-home/#1675118097589-919f747d-42d75552-ec7d

Our Knowledge Exchange Series Report highlights both the shared challenges and commonalities faced by underserved populations when accessing palliative and end-of-life c... www.bc-cpc.ca/about-us/activities/new-projects/knowledge-exchange-and-learning-series-2024-2025/ #PalliativeCare #HealthEquity

Did you miss our bumper January and February Centrepoint? Hear about our new course, which had 300+ e-learners in one week, new film screenings, ACP Day, and a record-breaking year for ECHO. https://mailchi.mp/bc-cpc/centrepoint-janfeb2026

Participants in our Knowledge Exchange Series didn't just share experiences; they committed to action. Explore the report and let us know what action you will take away: www.bc-cpc.ca/about-us/activities/new-projects/knowledge-exchange-and-learning-series-2024-2025/ #PalliativeCare #HealthEquity

Our #KnowledgeExchange Series Report brings together lived experience, clinical, research, and community voices in #BCto understand how underserved populations experience palliative and end-of-life care: www.bc-cpc.ca/about-us/activities/new-projects/knowledge-exchange-and-learning-series-2024-2025/

Flex your Core (competencies that is) with us in these virtual 60-min sessions. Our foundational series for all Health Care Providers, the seventh session is Providing Comfort & Care on February 25. Register now: https://www.bc-cpc.ca/echo-project-new-home/#1675118097589-919f747d-42d75552-ec7d

We are deeply saddened by the events that occurred in Tumbler Ridge yesterday. We send our condolences to the victims and their families, and our thoughts are with everyone affected in the community.

BC Bereavement Helpline is running a free, trauma-informed online webinar exploring grief related to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). 📅 Thursday, February 26 🕐 7:00 PM (PT) 📍 Online via Zoom 🎟️ Free 👉 Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kClqtcplRnSqnFFjkeU85w#/registration

Flex your Core (competencies that is) with us in these virtual 60-minute sessions. Our foundational series for all Health Care Providers, the sixth session is At the Core of Caring on February 18, 2026. Register now: https://www.bc-cpc.ca/echo-project-new-home/#1675118097589-919f747d-42d75552-ec7d

Age-friendly Communities grants are open for application via @bchc.bsky.social Find out more: https://bchealthycommunities.ca/index.php/2026/01/19/2026-age-friendly-communities-grants-open-for-application/

More screenings of No Fixed Address: The #WhiteCartMemorial released in #Victoria, #Chilliwack #Vancouver #CampbellRiver: https://www.bc-cpc.ca/about-us/activities/new-projects/bereavement-in-the-context-of-homelessness/no-fixed-address-the-white-cart-memorial/#1759334080908-f1b44960-8918

Flex your Core (competencies that is) with us in these virtual 60-minute sessions. Our foundational series for all Health Care Providers, the fifth session is Supporting Grief & Loss on Feb 11. Register now: https://www.bc-cpc.ca/echo-project-new-home/#1675118097589-919f747d-42d75552-ec7d

Inclusive Pathways in LTC - Building Belonging for 2SLGBTQIA+ Older Adults in Care: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/CreMVA9tR3O9lLcuN7gMoA#/registration