Videos & Resources

For Patients with Serious Life-Limiting Illness and Their Caregivers

Helpful Resources

Videos for Patients and Caregivers

These short videos from the SATA Centre provide practical guidance and supportive information for patients living with serious life-limiting illness and for their caregivers. Topics include symptom management, practical planning, and compassionate support for navigating this stage of life.

Tea with Val: Pie

Tea with Val: Planning for Care and Finances

Tea with Val: Appetite

Tea with Val: Energy

Tea with Val: Breathing

Tea with Val: Constipation

Tea with Val: Incontinence

SATA Centre Testimonials

Books and Helpful Reading

Lap of Honour: A No Fear Guide to Living Well with Dying

Hope for the Best – Plan for the Rest

The Waiting Room Revolution is an excellent resource created by a palliative care physician, Dr. Winemaker and a researcher in palliative care, Dr. Hsien Seow.  Click here for their resources and podcasts that are available on their website.

Financial Planning for Care for Patients with Life-Limiting Illness

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Living with a serious life-limiting illness can bring many practical and emotional challenges. The resources below provide trusted information and support for patients, caregivers, and families.

Helpful Resources for Patients and Caregivers

There may be links to other programs outside of SATA which may be of use to you.

Virtual Hospice Canada
Compassionate Care Benefits (EI)

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/caregiving/apply.html

CPP Disability Benefits

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/caregiving/apply.html

BC End-of-Life Care Information