Here you will find CHPCA’s press releases and other articles of interest on hospice palliative care in Canada. If you have a news item you would like to share, please contact us.
By J. Marcella and M.L. Kelley, Lakehead University The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council funded a five year research program entitled “Improving the Quality of life of people dying in long term care”. In... Read More...
On May 6, 2012, thousands of Canadians of all ages will gather on walking paths, parks, and hiking trails across Canada to celebrate the 10th Annual Hike for Hospice Palliative Care. Although organized as a national event, each... Read More...
The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association advocates for an inter-professional approach for optimal hospice palliative care As National Hospice Palliative Care Week kicks off on May 6th, the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is encouraging... Read More...
More on hospice palliative care needed (Ottawa, April 18, 2012) – The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is enthusiastic about the Health Council of Canada’s report, Seniors in need, caregivers in distress: What are the home care... Read More...
National Advance Care Planning Day April 16, 2012
April 16, 2012Who will speak for you if you cannot speak for yourself? (Ottawa, April 16, 2012) – Two new studies have shown that Canadians are not prepared for the end of life. A national study of elderly, ill Canadians and... Read More...
‘Urgent action needed to improve palliative care for older people’ LONDON, UK – On World Health Day 2012 (7 April), hospice and palliative care leaders from around the world have come together to draw attention to the rights of... Read More...
Media Release
April 5, 2012The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association urges all Canadians to Recognize and Support Family Caregivers: April 5 is National Family Caregiver Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2012 Ottawa, ON – It is estimated that annually, 23% of Canadians care for... Read More...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Ipsos-Reid poll indicates majority of Canadians haven’t talked about their wishes for care (Ottawa) –Imagine, one day, without any warning, you find yourself in a hospital in a life-threatening situation, unable... Read More...
NEWS RELEASE April 2, 2012 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is optimistic about many of the recommendations put forth in the Special Commission on Dying with Dignity’s (Commission spéciale sur la question... Read More...