Hope In All Circumstances
During times of crisis, we are reminded about how important it is to protect and support the many elderly and sick in our community who are especially vulnerable. Health care professionals work tirelessly to save lives and care for the sick. They deserve our support and deepest gratitude. How can we help to personally show care for those most vulnerable in our communities?
Visit Ready to Care to get inspired and discover ways to bring hope to our vulnerable elderly.
Compassionate Community Care (CCC) is available to help anyone facing a chronic condition, disability or end-of-life situation. CCC provides non-medical support for persons who are vulnerable to depression, isolation, loneliness, pain and death due to age, terminal illness, disability or other conditions.
1 in every 4 Canadians is involved in taking care of someone who needs help because of a physical or cognitive condition, an injury or a chronic life-limiting illness. These unpaid Carers have the additional stress of COVID-19 to deal with as they support the most-at-risk in our communities. Let’s remember and encourage them. Learn more about Carers in Canada here.
People with chronic illnesses or disabilities can be at risk of being pressured into Medical Aid in Dying (MAID). That’s what happened to 25 year old Candace Lewis of St. Anthony, Newfoundland during an emergency hospital stay in 2016. Her mother advocated for her and she was later able to return home. Her testimony, featured in the film “Fatal Flaws,” brought hope to many. Candace passed away April 6, 2020.