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Talking About Death
May 4, 2022

Talking about death

Edmonton Public Library and the Palliative Institute encourage conversations about death and dying through new book club

  • Palliative
Friends for life
January 5, 2022

Friends for life

Friendship proves to be an invaluable gift in hospice

  • Cancer,
  • Palliative
Listening is important when supporting someone who is grieving a loss
November 16, 2021

Supporting a grieving loved one

  • Palliative
We need to plan for the unexpected
October 12, 2021

Planning for the unexpected

Prepare for what you want your life — and end of life — to look like

  • Seniors,
  • Palliative
Patients are more comfortable in special beds
October 5, 2021

Specialized beds provide comfort at end of life

Roy Hanson's ability to stretch out in his donated hospice bed prompts his family to help

  • Cancer,
  • Palliative
The gazebo with stained glass at Dulcina Hospice
September 23, 2021

Patients and families find comfort in the garden

Hospice memorial garden is a tranquil space created by volunteers and donors

  • General Health,
  • Seniors,
  • Palliative
Heather Fox marries Mark Hartford just three day sbe died of cancer
July 19, 2021

Final wish to wed fulfilled

Grey Nuns hospital staff support first patient wedding since COVID-19

  • Palliative
palliative care begins with the diagnosis of a life limiting or chronic illness
May 7, 2021

The changing face of palliative care

  • Palliative
A new grief experience
April 6, 2021

The new experience of grief

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted how and when we mourn

  • Palliative ,
  • General Health
Holly Jordan experiencing VR
Holly Jordan felt like she was standing in Cuba during one virtual reality experience.
March 15, 2021

Embracing virtual reality

Dulcina Hospice residents enjoy new and memorable experiences

  • Innovation,
  • Palliative
Beverley and Michael
October 7, 2020

A mother’s last wish

Mom was able to see her son marry as Dulcina Hospice hosted a wedding

  • Palliative ,
  • Seniors
Large hospice bed donated to Carmel Hospice by its physicians
September 3, 2020

Making patients comfortable at the end

Physicians donate a specialized bed to help patients at Carmel Hospice

  • Seniors,
  • Palliative
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