Inuit

Andrea

Andrea Pijogge is Inuit, originally from Hopedale, Labrador. Andrea now lives in Goosebay but returned home for several months to care for her mother who was dying from pancreatic cancer.

My rock

Andrea describes how she drew strength to be a caregiver from her dying mother herself. (01:53)

Inuit - Care for the Patient and Family

Improving care away from home (1:32)
An end to hunger and thirst (0:51)
The family is in the dark (1:26)
What palliative care will mean for you (1:40)
I didn't know what it meant (1:33)
Respecting your wishes (0:48)
Care for the caregiver (1:18)
A calm, peaceful feeling (0:58)
A job for everyone (1:25)
It was the right thing to do (2:00)
Inuit perspectives on death and dying (1:50)
Advance care planning (0:57)
Getting on the same page (1:41)
Important conversations with my patients (1:43)
How much to share? (0:45)

Inuit - Emotions and Support

Care for the caregiver (1:18)
A job for everyone (1:25)
It was the right thing to do (2:00)
Getting on the same page (1:41)
Important conversations with my patients (1:43)

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