Year: 2023

Nestled in the pristine waters of British Columbia’s Discovery Islands, Quadra Island has long attracted those seeking solace and serenity amidst breath-taking beauty, however, the tranquility of the Island can sometimes mask the challenges faced by its aging population. With at least half of the Island’s population identifying as older persons, aging, illness, and isolation […]

What happens when you gather over 400 passionate, innovative, thoughtful, and dedicated hospice palliative care professionals and volunteers from across the country to share and learn together? We got to find out at the 2023 CHPCA Conference in October! Throughout the conference, CHPCA challenged participants to be a part of the Palliative Revolution, to innovate […]

In May 2023, Covenant Health’s Palliative Institute launched a new digital learning module entitled Understanding Palliative Care. The purpose of the module is to improve public understanding of palliative care so that people who could benefit from it are more receptive to, or request, palliative care for themselves or someone close to them. The module […]

What happens when you gather over 400 passionate, innovative, thoughtful, and dedicated hospice palliative care professionals and volunteers from across the country to share and learn together? We got to find out at the 2023 CHPCA Conference in October! Throughout the conference, CHPCA challenged participants to be a part of the Palliative Revolution, to innovate […]

Stepping into the unknown. It’s the hardest thing to do for most people. After all, humans are wired to seek familiarity; avoid the unknown. Anxiety is perhaps an out-of-date evolutionary mechanism that has kept us safe from threat. Although challenge is difficult, the grit required to push through fear and anxiety can drive unanticipated opportunity. […]

Growing up in the Maritimes, I grew up surrounded by a family and community brimming with extraordinary storytellers. I listened intently to tales of colossal fish, epic love, and grand adventures. Yet, above all others, it was the stories of people that left a lasting mark on me. These stories taught me invaluable lessons, including […]

In anticipation of the upcoming CHPCA Conference in Ottawa this October, we decided to reach out to our lineup of incredible plenary speakers and ask them a few questions about the Conference, Ottawa, and palliative care in Canada! The third and final article in the series features Dr. Kathryn Mannix – renowned palliative care activist, […]

Conversations about death, dying, grief and loss are overwhelming – but the Saint Elizabeth Foundation was pleased to offer a community-based grief support to hospices across the country in recognition and celebration of National Palliative Care Week this past May. The Reflection Room® project is an evidence-based, participatory art installation that supports people in talking […]

In anticipation of the upcoming CHPCA Conference in Ottawa this October, we decided to reach out to our lineup of incredible plenary speakers and ask them a few questions about the Conference, Ottawa, and palliative care in Canada!  This first article in the series features Dr. Hsien Seow and Dr. Sammy Winemaker – hosts of The Waiting Room […]