Resources

These are some general resources that you might find useful in your daily practice and/or personal exploration of serious illness and end-of-life care.

"Getpalliativecare.org is a website providing clear, comprehensive palliative care information for people living with a serious illness

Key Features: 

(excerpts from GetPalliativeCare.org)

The STEADI Initiative was developed by the CDC Injury Center specifically for "healthcare providers who treat older adults who are at risk of falling, or who may have fallen in the past."

Falls represent a serious health risk to individuals using hospice or palliative care services. Symptoms can fluctuate day to day, sometimes dramatically, leading to possible loss of strength and balance, misjudgments around functional capacity, and changes to their level of need for assistance.

Clinical Resources:

(excerpt from CDC.gov/STEADI)

"We create a wide variety of content that strives to meet people wherever they are on their death positive journey."

Purpose: Advocate for the Death Positive Movement and "help make the changes that will allow you, your family, and your culture to die better."

Key Features:

(excerpts from OrderoftheGoodDeath.com)