Bev Drever and Treva Olson of Camrose had a dream. They wanted to inform their community about the importance of hospice palliative care and develop a formal organization to do it. Hosting meetings of likeminded individuals and stakeholders over the summer and fall of 2010, Bev and Treva helped participants to generate ideas, share stories… [More…]
#HospiceCareNearMe – High Prairie
In the spring of 2018, the High Prairie & District Holistic Palliative Care Society celebrates its 25th anniversary of providing support and care to our community. We have grown from a meeting of interested community members into an active group of 16 members. Our only fundraiser, Hike for Hospice, runs in conjunction with national Palliative… [More…]
#HospiceCareNearMe – Strathmore
The Wheatland & Area Hospice Society was formed in 2015. The board has grown from six to ten members; one of our goals is for our board to reflect the skills, interests and interests and geographical representation within our community. To strengthen and develop our board, Alberta Culture has presented two two-day workshops. These have… [More…]
#HospiceCareNearMe – Vegreville
Akasu Palliative Care Society, serving the Vegreville area, began 30 years ago with a council of community members and a brochure about palliative care. It has grown into much more. Akasu refers to a place of traditional spiritual quest and healing near Vegreville. The society strives to live up to its namesake by providing education… [More…]
A New Year’s Resolution to Die For
Why does a New Year’s resolution have to be all about “me”? Lose weight. Reduce debt. Close a big business deal. Develop your personal “SMART” goals. How about a resolution that can impact those closest to you forever? It’s not a common goal, I realize. Actually I have never heard of it before. What if… [More…]
A Summer’s Grief
Holidays are a wonderful time to get away from our normal activities, but have you ever considered your holiday travels as a time to educate your family on death and dying? Every year, I’m drawn back to the town where my family migrated from Norway via the US. It’s name is Cereal – a tiny… [More…]
Advance Care Planning and COVID-19: Personal Directives
The daily coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic reminds us all to make some very important emergency plans to care for those at greater risk for complications from the virus and to create a household emergency plan and contact list. Now that we are doing our best to “flatten the curve” and all have some extra time… [More…]
Advance Care Planning Day : April 16th
Advance Care Planning aka “Auntie Annie wanted chicken…” “What would happen if you had a sudden illness or injury and could not make your own decisions? How would your family, friends or health care team know your wishes? Who would speak for you? If you are unable to make medical decisions, someone else will do… [More…]
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