Honouring the Journey

Compassion makes all the difference, especially when it comes to long term and end of life care. Lidia speaks with Cathy Fortunat, CEO of Sherwood Care, about how to spot a caring facility. Cathy shares ideas for choosing the right place for you or your loved one — and talks about what inspires her to enact innovative and considerate care policies.

• (01:40) - Leadership
  


• (04:25) - Long Term Care
  


• (09:30) - What to Prepare
  


• (16:33) - Life Stories
  


• (19:40) - The Care You Need
  


• (25:15) - An Unusual Request
  


• (30:08) - Sharing the Care
  


• (34:31) - Holistic Care Routine
  


• (46:45) - Refining End of Life Care
  


• (01:03:39) - Honouring the Journey
  


• (01:09:11) - New Technology

- Sherwood Care 

- Alberta Health Services Continuing Care

- Health Quality Council of Alberta

- Facility-based Continuing Care Survey (long term care and designated supportive living)

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--Note--

The information provided on this podcast is not a substitute for medical care and is not intended to be considered medical advice. If you require any medical assistance, please speak with your health care provider.

--Credits--

Hosted by Lidia Molinara

Produced and edited by Odvod Media

Original music by Darrin Hagen