report on palliative care in canada

Today, a report on Palliative Care in Canada was tabled in the Canadian Senate. Written by Senator Sharon Carstairs, the political champion of palliative care in Canada, she makes 17 recommendations for future government action. This is a must read for those of us interested in next steps for developing a culture of care for the dying and their families and the implications of an aging population.

Check out Senator Carstairs site by clicking here:




There is a full report, background info and important recommendations.

music in the workplace

Came across this concise documentary on Music in the Workplace. CBC's Roberta Walker claims that in the knowledge ecomony of the workplace, music may help us be more creative, productive and help reduce stress. Through a variety of leading experts on music and the brain, music therapy and music education, Walker says that music is helpful in the workplace as it can modify moods, manage behaviors, improve work conditions, provide relief for mental disorders. This is a must listen to for administrators, principals, CEO's and for those who are self-employed.

To listen to the full documentary, click here: