Case Study: Making Advance Care Planning Accessible to Everyone
Human Health Factors worked with the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association to redesign their advance care planning guide.
Building Compassionate Dementia-Inclusive Communities: A Multi-Sector Initiative
As the number of Canadians diagnosed with dementia continues to rise, the need has never been greater for inclusive, compassionate community support.
Canadian Cancer Society-funded research aims to reshape the future of advanced cancer
This release was originally published by the Canadian Cancer Society [...]
Celebrating Excellence: Meet CHPCA’s 25 Coronation Medal Nominees, Part 2
Get to know the 25 Coronation Medal Recipients nominated by CHPCA for their dedication and contributions to hospice palliative care in Canada.
Celebrating Excellence: Meet CHPCA’s 25 Coronation Medal Nominees, Part 1
Get to know the 25 Coronation Medal Recipients nominated by CHPCA for their dedication and contributions to hospice palliative care in Canada.
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.
