Au Diapason Training

Au Diapason enhances training for people facing end-of-life and caregivers

Au Diapason is celebrating the launch of its new workshop and training programs for people facing end-of-life issues. Pictured is Executive Director Charlotte Evans. Photo: by Taylor McClure

By Taylor McClure
Townships Daily News Bits’
CIDI 99.1 FM
Played on 21/08/24 and replayed on 22/08/24 - Published on 22/08/24

A local organization providing palliative care has launched new and improved workshop and training programs for Brome-Missisquoi and Haute-Yamaska to better support individuals facing an end-of-life situation.

Au Diapason has had a basic training program on end-of-life care and palliative care, which typically serves as a launching pad for future volunteers with the organization, for a number of years, explained Executive Director Charlotte Evans. 

She added that over time, the team realized they needed to provide more concrete opportunities for people to have conversations around death , and to develop knowledge and resources that can help support them and their loved ones. 

With that in mind, Au Diapason developed two new programs: “Death Cafés” – safe spaces for people to talk about death – and “I Accompany my Dying Loved One at Home” – a workshop designed to equip caregivers with the tools and information they need to better manage their situation. 

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