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…]
2015 AHPCA Roadshow Wraps Up
“Two paper leaves – one green, the other a warm autumn orange. On the green leaf, I write a quality of my father who has died. On the orange leaf, I write a few of the many things that I miss about him. And so I learn about using ritual to grieve, and becoming compassionate… [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…]
Access to Palliative Care as a Human Right
Human Rights Watch highlights the need for palliative care and its promotion globally as a Human Right. View the Report: Please Do Not Make Us Suffer Anymore: Access to Pain Treatment as a Human Right
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