Innovations in End-of-Life Care
an international journal of leaders in end-of-life care

All copyrighted materials published here with permission. Please cite these tools in the following way: Tool author. Tool title. Innovations in End-of-Life Care. publication year;Volume (Number): www.edc.org/lastacts/

Two self care tools from "Widening the Circle for Palliative Care," Vol. 5, No. 4, 2003

Congestive Heart Failure: CHF Self Care Calendar
© 2003 Hospice & Palliative CareCenter. Published here with permission.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: COPD Self Care Calendar
© 2003 Hospice & Palliative CareCenter. Published here with permission.

To obtain a copy of the CHF or COPD workbook for patients and family caregivers, contact Betsy Clark, RN, CHPN or Terrie Spease, LPN via telephone at (336)768-3972, or email at betsy.clark@hospicecarecenter.org or terrie.spease@hospicecarecenter.org. The cost is $11 plus shipping.

What Does This Mean for Me? Insights for Patients and Families
Improving Care for the Dying: The Role of Palliative Care in Nursing Homes
by Holly Sivec
["Palliative Care in Nursing Homes," Vol. 4, No. 2, 2002]

Quick Tip Card - Working with the Doctor, Created by Beth-Ann Gillery, CSW. From The Brooklyn Hospital Center and Wartburg Lutheran Home for the Aging Caregiving Initiative. This tool provides tips for caregivers in preparing for interactions with doctors.
["Supporting Family Caregivers," Vol. 3, No. 2, 2001]