Is a dignified death at home asking too much?
When British novelist Nell Dunn's partner wanted a peaceful death at home, it didn't turn out that way. Dunn’s play, Home Death, tackles the issue of dying at home in a series of interlinking voices. Her work is the focus of The Council on Palliative Care’s free public David Bourke Memorial Lecture on October 9. The Council presents readings from Dunn’s play "Home Death", previously on stage in London, UK. The readings will be followed by a panel discussion by experts in the field of palliative care.
WHAT: Readings and panel discussion “Dying at Home: A Choice”
WHEN: Tuesday, October 9, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
WHERE: Palais des Congrès, 201 Viger Street West, Montreal, QC, H2Z 1X7
*the event will be in English only
Panelists:
Jo-Ann Jones, registered nurse specializing in palliative care (moderator)
Dr. Golda Tradounsky, palliative care physician at Mount Sinai Hospital
Anita Mountjoy, registered nurse, family caregiver
Sue Britton, registered nurse (home care) and yoga teacher
Zelda Freitas, social worker
On the Web: www.council-on-palliative-care.org