Hospice Quinte Care Centre Building Update
For over 10 years, Hospice Quinte has been planning to expand its services and address the need for a community-based Hospice Quinte Care Centre to serve individuals living across the greater Quinte Region. And now, aspirations to provide our community with this much-needed option for palliative care services is becoming a reality. Learn more about the Hospice Quinte Care Centre building project in this episode of our Changing Lives Podcast.
How To Prepare For A Good End Of Life
Death is not something we need to fear. In fact, many people are able to die well because they think about it and plan for it ahead of time. Learn more about how to prepare for a good end of life in this week's Changing Lives Podcast.
More Support Needed For Unpaid Caregivers
Did you know that approximately 25% of Canadians end up providing care for family members and friends suffering from a chronic illness or disability at some point in their lives? Unfortunately, unpaid caregivers are given little to no training before or while providing the care that they do. Learn more in this week's Changing Lives Podcast.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day
In Canada, the US, Australia, and the UK, October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. This is a difficult topic to cover as many people suffer these types of losses in silence. Learn more in this week's Changing Lives Podcast.
Caregiving During COVID-19
The pandemic came as a shock to us all and it completely changed how we do life. We may never go completely back to the way things were. The same is true about loss and bereavement. Learn more about how grieving the loss of a loved one has changed in this week's Changing Lives Podcast.
Healthy Aging Month
Healthy Aging Month was created to empower adults 45 and older to take charge of their lives and their health. This is not just about eating right and getting exercise, but also about planning ahead, like your end of life care. Learn more in this week's Changing Lives Podcast.
Grieving During COVID-19
The pandemic came as a shock to us all and it completely changed how we do life. We may never go completely back to the way things were. The same is true about loss and bereavement. Learn more about how grieving the loss of a loved one has changed in this week's Changing Lives Podcast.
Death Doulas Provide Comfort On Our Final Journey
You may have heard of a birth doula, but have you heard of a death doula? Just as a birth doula advocates for and cares for mothers in their pregnancy and birth journey, death doulas advocate for and care for the dying in their final days and death journey. Learn more about the duties and benefits of a death doula during an individual's final journey in this week's Changing Lives Podcast.
How Do Canadians Die? Often Not How Desired
The Quality of Death Index ranked Canada in 11th place overall out of eighty countries. This is a decent position to be in, but we could be doing more. So, how do the majority of Canadians wish to die and how do they end up dying? Learn more in this week's Changing Lives Podcast.
Coping With Tragedy In The News
Whenever we turn on the news or scroll through our social media feeds, it’s hard not to be reminded of all the terrible things going on in the world. For some, it can feel pretty important to stay up to date with the latest news and world events, but it’s also crucial to practice self-care when what we're being exposed to is affecting our mental health in a negative way. This week's Changing Lives Podcast focuses on coping with tragedy in the news.
Hospice Quinte’s 35th Anniversary Enchanted Garden Gala
2020 is a year of celebration, growth and anticipation for Hospice Quinte, as it marks our 35th anniversary – and what better way is there to celebrate than throwing a fabulous a party?! Learn more about our 35th Anniversary Enchanted Garden Gala in this week's Changing Lives Podcast.
Attending Memorials & Funerals With Children
Adults often see attending a memorial or funeral as part of the healing process, but are quick to shield children from the emotional experience. Instead, consider it as a teachable moment for children to be a part of. Listen in and learn more in this week's Changing Lives Podcast.