Palliative Care Stories
Talking about death
Monday, May 2, 2022
Death is a difficult topic for many of us to talk about. Now there's a book club to help with this, courtesy of a collaboration between the Palliative Institute and Edmonton Public Library.
Supporting a grieving loved one
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Grief is messy, complicated and unpredictable and does not fit neatly into ‘stages’. Supporting a grieving loved one means listening to the person and being supportive without trying to ‘fix’ the problem.
Planning for the unexpected
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Conversations about future health care can be difficult, but they are essential for ensuring people get the kind of care they want during their final days and weeks. Such care not only impacts the patients themselves, but also the loved ones by their side.
News
Launching CompassionateAlberta.ca
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Palliative Institute brings together renowned international speakers for Building Compassionate Communities Forum
Wednesday, March 8, 2022
Advance care planning presentation scheduled for November 23
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Registration for 32nd Annual Palliative Education and Research Day to open August 30
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Covenant Health Palliative Institute launches new provincial initiative to promote advance care planning
Thursday, April 15, 2021.