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Patient Education Resources

14 Patient Education Resources

Ten Things to Know About Grief

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WD85-0975

Although your grief is unique to your relationship with the person who died, there are some common themes. Our staff, volunteers, and bereaved people have identified 10 things as important in understanding your grief. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Understanding the Last Weeks, Days, and Hours of Life

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WD85-2450

The information provided in this pamphlet is to help you understand the changes that happen to someone during the last weeks, days, and hours of life. Topics include physical changes, cultural, spiritual, and religious considerations, and what to expect in the last days, very near the time of death, and at the time of death.

When Someone You Love Dies by Suicide

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WD85-0983

This pamphlet outlines how to help you cope with grief after a suicide. Other topics include: your feelings, physical symptoms, and ways to take care of yourself while you are grieving.

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