Books, Links, and More

We've compiled resources in both French and English, to give you the broadest possible range of available information. To see resources in French, click in the top right corner of the page.

If you have a favourite palliative care resource that doesn't appear here, suggest a resource below.

Advanced care planning / Decision making
Advance Care Planning Workbook
Workbook for individuals and families, funded by Canadian Partnership Against Cancer and The GlaxoSmithKline Foundation. read more...
Alberta - Advance Care Planning
This Alberta Health Services (Calgary and area) website includes information and resources for advance care planning (ACP)... read more...
Alberta - Choosing Now For The Future: Personal Directives
This 8-page booklet explains personal health care directives. Available to download or order print copy at no cost (English... read more...
Alberta - Hear My Voice
The Hear My Voice activity is an innovative resource specifically developed to support the process of advance care planning... read more...
Alberta - My Voice
A workbook and personal directive form for advance care planning developed by the Calgary Region of the Alberta Health Services. read more...
Alberta - Personal (Health Care) Directives
The Alberta government personal directives form and a guide to filling out your directive are available as downloadable files... read more...
Alberta - Saying Farewell: A Guide To Assist You With The Death And Dying Process
This 44-page information booklet can help you make some of the arrangements that will help your family and friends in the... read more...
Alberta - Understanding Personal Directives
Government of Alberta 21-page public information booklet regarding personal health directives. read more...
Arrangements for Expected Death at Home
CPG re: death at home in Manitoba read more...
Bereavement - Veterans Affairs Canada
No one is ever prepared for the loss of a spouse. It is a time of great emotional stress when you may be overwhelmed by feelings... read more...