The cherry blossom: A lesson in end-of-life care 1

The cherry blossom: A lesson in end-of-life care

By Shawna Culleton In Japanese culture, the cherry blossom, or sakura flower, serves as a reminder that life is short and we should live it well. Since November 2016, Deer Lodge Centre has offered a tranquil space called the Sakura Suite to residents from multi-bed rooms facing end-of-life care. The suite is intended to provide more privacy and dignity for clients …