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The National Reflection Room® Launches at Beechwood Cemetery to Help Address Unresolved Grief and Loss
The National Reflection Room® opened during the holiday season to the public at Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa. The installation was donated by the Saint Elizabeth Foundation and endorsed by CHPCA.
Report from the Fourth International Last Aid Conference Part 2
The Fourth International Last Aid Conference was held from 4th to 6th September 2024 in Cologne, Germany. Seventy-three participants from 16 different countries and nationalities participated.
Report from the Fourth International Last Aid Conference Part 1
The Fourth International Last Aid Conference was held from 4th to 6th September 2024 in Cologne, Germany. Seventy-three participants from 16 different countries and nationalities participated.
Building Capacity, Bridging Gaps – The Evolution of Palliative and End-of-life Care in Alberta
For decades, palliative and end-of-life care (PEOLC) in Canada was delivered by individual programs and directed by individual organizations. There was little in terms of overarching strategy or unified vision. Things started shifting in the early 2010’s.
Empowering People in Canada: New Tools and Resources for Advance Care Planning
Advance care planning is a crucial step in making sure that health and personal care wishes are known and respected. In 2024, Advance Care Planning (ACP) Canada conducted a national poll. Findings from this poll helped guide the creation of new resources from ACP Canada, designed to make planning easier, accessible, and more supportive for everyone.
Transforming Advance Care Planning with Inclusivity: Inside the ACP Learning Community
The Accessible Advance Care Planning (ACP) Learning Community is a […]
Palliative Care in the News: October 2024
Catch up on Canada’s latest hospice palliative care news! If […]
New Horizons for Newfoundland and Labrador Health Service: Introducing Nav-CARE to the healthcare system
By Kelly Ashford Big changes are afoot in Newfoundland and […]
Palliative Care in the News: Summer Edition
With summer fading fast, catch up on Canada’s summer hospice […]
Moving towards a more compassionate community: Hospice Southeast New Brunswick introduces Nav-CARE
Life-limiting illnesses can cast a long shadow over the lives they touch. For everyone concerned, everyday can bring physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges that test the boundaries of human endurance. Despite the countless individuals that are affected, conversations around life limiting illness often remain unspoken, shrouded in a mix of fear, uncertainty, and stigma. Hospice Southeast New Brunswick is aware of this challenge and since 2004, has been striving to raise awareness of life-limiting conditions and the supports that are available to individuals in the community.
