One of the most profound sources of comfort is nature. The feeling of sunlight warming our skin, the sound of birds outside a window, or that first breath of fresh air. In hospice and palliative care, every moment is important, and these connections to the world around us offer something no medicine or machine can.
This year’s 9th Advance Care Planning International Conference was a testament to the growing momentum behind advance care planning (ACP) worldwide.
At the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA), this season inspires us to imagine a Canada where compassion, understanding, and equitable care are available to everyone no matter their age, diagnosis, geography, or circumstances.
The Compassionate Community Index (CCI)—developed by the BC Centre for Palliative Care (BCCPC) and the Kalein Centre—helps communities assess how prepared and committed they are to support people through declining health, caregiving, dying, and grieving.
The Compassionate Community Index (CCI)—developed by the BC Centre for Palliative Care (BCCPC) and the Kalein Centre—helps communities assess how prepared and committed they are to support people through declining health, caregiving, dying, and grieving.
Every third Tuesday in November, Canadians pause to recognize a feeling that unites us all—grief.
This year marks a significant milestone in Canadian healthcare history—the 50th anniversary of hospice palliative care. Since its humble beginnings in 1975, this specialized field has transformed how we approach end-of-life care, bringing dignity, comfort, and hope to countless individuals and families across the country.
Pediatric palliative care in Canada stands at a critical juncture. Advocacy efforts are essential to transform the landscape and create a system that truly serves Canada's most vulnerable children.
The Compassionate Community movement centres on educating the public about declining health, caregiving, palliative care, grieving, and bereavement.
One month from today is National Children's Hospice Palliative Care Day, observed annually on the second Thursday in October. This day stands as a dedicated moment of recognition for the unique needs of children facing life-limiting conditions and their families across Canada.
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