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)

- For resources and information on how you could be on the podcast, visit lidiamolinara.com/podcast

--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