This infographic explains what palliative care is, who receives palliative care, and how it's delivered.
The Young Caregivers Association has resources such as practicing self care, how to manage stress, and how to advocate for yourself. As a young caregiver, you have rights.
https://youngcaregivers.ca/knowledgecentre/youngcaregivers/
In hospice, your loved on also has a Bill of Rights. This can serve as a tool to explore and understand how the best care can be provided.
https://hospicetoronto.ca/clients-bill-of-rights/
There are many misundertandings when it comes to palliative care. This resource will provide information to help dispel those myths.
This short book, details what to expect when someone you care about enters hospice. It can be currently accessed via amazon kindle.
Older Children (9-12)
-Children Also Grieve – By Linda Goldman
-The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life for All Ages – By Leo Buscaglia
Youth (13-18)
-Straight Talk about Death for Teenagers: How to Cope with Losing Someone You Love – By Earl A. Grollman
-The Secret C: Straight Talking About Cancer – By Julie A. Stokes
-The Last Invisible Boy – By Evan Kuhlman
This resources outlines 10 actions to try when the grief tide rolls in.
https://www.dougy.org/assets/uploads/Tips-for-Teens-Who-are-Grieving_2023-03-17-201232.pdf