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I held onto John for as long as I could | Dying With Dignity Canada

Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 13h

Supporter Lynn McCartney recently shared the story of her father's journey with MAID. Diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer at the age of 87, his condition was worsening. Just two weeks before his 90th birthday, he had the peaceful assisted death he desired, surrounded by his loving family. (1/2)

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 22d

An advance request involves a competent person making a written request for medical assistance in dying (MAID) that could be honoured later, after they lose the capacity to make medical decisions for themselves.

Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 24d

Diagnosed with terminal cancer, Sheila's husband knew he wanted a medically assisted death. But prior to his assessment, John started showing signs of confusion. When the day of the assessment arrived, it was clear he could not demonstrate capacity. Read more. www.dyingwithdignity.ca/blog/john-wa...

If advance requests were legal, MAID could have been administered. John would have had autonomy over his dying, and he would have had dignity in his death.

Don’t miss your chance to protect end-of-life rights | Dying With Dignity Canada

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 10d

Traditionally, end-of-life ceremonies were coordinated by funeral service professionals at the local funeral home, but today, more people choose to plan their own service. (1/3)

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westcoaststeph.bsky.social @westcoaststeph.bsky.social · 2d

Today, I sent a letter to my MP in support of legislation to amend Canada’s assisted dying law and make advance requests for MAID legal. If you want to send your own letter, visit @dyingwithdignity.ca : www.dyingwithdignity.ca/advocacy/all...

Today, I sent a letter to my MP in support of legislation to amend Canada’s assisted dying law and make advance requests for MAID legal.

5 things I've learned as a nurse practitioner providing MAID | Dying With Dignity Canada

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 8d

New on our blog: NP Erica Maynard brings her whole self to work, and that includes her role in MAID assessments and provisions. In this special blog post, Erica shares her experiences working with patients to help them access their right to choice at end of life.

Read more: ow.ly/RliS50X519O

This blog post was originally published on December 6, 2019. Nurse practitioner (NP) Erica Maynard of Nova Scotia brings her…

5 things I've learned as a nurse practitioner providing MAID | Dying With Dignity Canada

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 6d

Did you know? A recent Ipsos poll commissioned by Dying With Dignity Canada indicates that 84% of people across Canada support advance requests for MAID for individuals with a grievous and irremediable medical condition.

Read more about the results on our website. ow.ly/Injn50VAr35

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 6d

Did you know? A recent Ipsos poll commissioned by Dying With Dignity Canada indicates that 84% of people across Canada support advance requests for MAID for individuals with a grievous and irremediable medical condition.

Read more about the results on our website. ow.ly/Injn50VAr35

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 8d

New on our blog: NP Erica Maynard brings her whole self to work, and that includes her role in MAID assessments and provisions. In this special blog post, Erica shares her experiences working with patients to help them access their right to choice at end of life.

Read more: ow.ly/RliS50X519O

This blog post was originally published on December 6, 2019. Nurse practitioner (NP) Erica Maynard of Nova Scotia brings her…

Don’t miss your chance to protect end-of-life rights | Dying With Dignity Canada

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Mary Grace🕷️🕸️🎃👻 @emgeekay.bsky.social · 10d

Today, I sent a letter to my MP in support of legislation to amend Canada’s assisted dying law and make advance requests for MAID legal. If you want to send your own letter, visit @dyingwithdignity.ca : www.dyingwithdignity.ca/advocacy/all...

Today, I sent a letter to my MP in support of legislation to amend Canada’s assisted dying law and make advance requests for MAID legal.

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 10d

Visit our website to learn more and download the resource. ow.ly/B4Yv50WN8Lm (3/3)

Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 10d

Our End-Of-Life Ceremony Planning Guide can help you think through every stage of this process, from planning a ceremony and choosing a final resting place, to considering the ways you'd like to leave your legacy. (2/3)

I held onto John for as long as I could | Dying With Dignity Canada

Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 10d

Traditionally, end-of-life ceremonies were coordinated by funeral service professionals at the local funeral home, but today, more people choose to plan their own service. (1/3)

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 22d

This would include ppl who have been diagnosed with neurocognitive disorders or other conditions that may affect cognitive abilities, such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, or Parkinson’s. Read more about John's story and the need for advance requests. www.dyingwithdignity.ca/blog/john-wa...

If advance requests were legal, MAID could have been administered. John would have had autonomy over his dying, and he would have had dignity in his death.

I held onto John for as long as I could | Dying With Dignity Canada

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 22d

An advance request involves a competent person making a written request for medical assistance in dying (MAID) that could be honoured later, after they lose the capacity to make medical decisions for themselves.

Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 24d

Diagnosed with terminal cancer, Sheila's husband knew he wanted a medically assisted death. But prior to his assessment, John started showing signs of confusion. When the day of the assessment arrived, it was clear he could not demonstrate capacity. Read more. www.dyingwithdignity.ca/blog/john-wa...

If advance requests were legal, MAID could have been administered. John would have had autonomy over his dying, and he would have had dignity in his death.

I held onto John for as long as I could | Dying With Dignity Canada

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 24d

Diagnosed with terminal cancer, Sheila's husband knew he wanted a medically assisted death. But prior to his assessment, John started showing signs of confusion. When the day of the assessment arrived, it was clear he could not demonstrate capacity. Read more. www.dyingwithdignity.ca/blog/john-wa...

If advance requests were legal, MAID could have been administered. John would have had autonomy over his dying, and he would have had dignity in his death.

Our History | Dying With Dignity Canada

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 27d

Curious about the history of MAID in Canada? Visit our website to learn more. ow.ly/cy5Y50W4sIB

Our history Defending access to quality end-of-life choice and care for over 40 years. For over 40 years, Dying With…

The origins of Track 2 MAID: Truchon and Gladu v. Canada and Quebec | Dying With Dignity Canada

Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 27d

The challenge was brought by Jean Truchon (cerebral palsy) and Nicole Gladu (post-polio syndrome). The ruling was a pivotal moment that eventually resulted in legislative change and made #MAID an option for those whose deaths are not reasonably foreseeable. www.dyingwithdignity.ca/blog/truchon...

It has been eight years since Jean Truchon and Nicole Gladu, two people living with disabilities, challenged Quebec and Canada's MAID legislation.

[Barrie and Simcoe] "In My Own Time" Documentary Screening | Dying With Dignity Canada

Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 27d

On this day in 2019, Justice Christine Baudouin found that the reasonably foreseeable death requirement in #BillC14 and the end-of-life requirement in Quebec’s legislation were a violation of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 28d

The next in-person screening of #InMyOwnTimeFilm is taking place at the Five Points Theatre in Barrie, ON!

The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with a local MAID assessor/provider and a representative of Dying With Dignity Canada.

October 23 @ 2:00 p.m.

Register now: ow.ly/LPUH50WUNH3

You're invited to join the Ottawa Chapter of Dying With Dignity Canada on Saturday, May 10 from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 12:00 p.m. for a comprehensive Advance Care Planning Workshop which will help...

Celebrating the International Day of Charity: A conversation with volunteer Arielle Weinstein | Dying With Dignity Canada

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 29d

In celebration of this year’s #InternationalDayOfCharity, we spotlighted volunteer Arielle Weinstein, a psychology student at McGill University.

What drew her to this volunteer opportunity?
What lessons is she taking with her?

Read more on our blog. www.dyingwithdignity.ca/blog/interna...

Every year on September 5, people around the world come together to mark the International Day of Charity.

Myths & Facts: Track 2 MAID | Dying With Dignity Canada

Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · Sep 9

Please join us to cut through the #misinformation about #Track2 with case studies, on-the-ground insights, and practical experience. Register for free on our website. www.dyingwithdignity.ca/upcoming-eve...

On September 24, we will welcome MAID clinicians Dr. Chantal Perrot and Dr. Eric Thomas to answer questions, including how the process is different for Track 2 applicants and what kinds of conditions ...

Myths & Facts: Track 2 MAID | Dying With Dignity Canada

Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · Sep 9

On September 24, we welcome MAID clinicians Dr. Chantal Perrot and Dr. Eric Thomas on a #webinar to answer questions, including how the process is different for Track 2 applicants and what kinds of conditions might qualify.

On September 24, we will welcome MAID clinicians Dr. Chantal Perrot and Dr. Eric Thomas to answer questions, including how the process is different for Track 2 applicants and what kinds of conditions ...

Myths & Facts: Track 2 MAID | Dying With Dignity Canada

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · Sep 9

For many living with serious, incurable conditions, and long-standing intolerable suffering, the passage of #BillC7 and the implementation of Track 2 medical assistance in dying #MAID opened a new possibility for choice at end of life.

On September 24, we will welcome MAID clinicians Dr. Chantal Perrot and Dr. Eric Thomas to answer questions, including how the process is different for Track 2 applicants and what kinds of conditions ...