Research shows that Advance Care Planning (ACP)
improves quality of life and quality end of life care. Advance Care Planning involves
a process of reflection and communication where
a person reflects and shares with others what is
important to their quality of life. It
provides an opportunity for individuals to start conversations with their
families, a Substitute Decision Maker
and possibly the health care team about their personal beliefs and
values; also to consider options about their care if they were to become
mentally incapable of giving consent or refusing treatment or care.
This course is designed for the public audience with a view to providing information and supporting conversations within and among family members about advance care planning and clarifying how it is shaped by Ontario legislation.
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This overview is intended to provide health care professionals with a better understanding of why osteoporosis is important to screen for and manage, the incidence and prevalence of the disease in Canada as well as risk factors and recommendations to reduce risks and support function in older adults.
Pain is the greatest threat to comfort and a person’s quality of life. It is highly prevalent in the older population with 60-75% of people over the age of 65 reporting at least some persistent pain. Despite this, the elderly are often untreated or undertreated for pain. Effective pain management involves a collaborative team approach exploring factors that contribute to the person’s pain and working with the individual to understand their pain and meet their treatment goals.