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I grew up in Poland, the only daughter of WWII survivors. My mom was Lithuanian from a family of six siblings: three strong, brave...

As a caregiver, I write to share my experiences, thoughts, impressions, and feelings.

The International Day of Mourning was launched on April 28, 1991 by the Canadian Labour Con gress, after the passage of the Workers...

This blog is the story of a beautiful soul. Her name was Diana, married to a gentleman named Dan. Diana was a yogini who followed a...

Everyone walks, runs, dances, and bikes for cures. That’s awesome! But what about the care that is needed when no amount of money in the...

Ikigai means "a reason for being." It refers to having a purpose or direction in life which offers a sense of satisfaction or meaning. I...

As RVTs, we have compassion and huge hearts for all animals - big and small. It is amazing to find something you are truly passionate...

THANATOLOGY (noun) is the scientific study of death and the practice associated with it.

Do you make New Year Resolutions? If you’ve made a list, are you still on track?

Festivities, gatherings, and holidays together with friends and family are wonderful times. With COVID-19 upon us, many of us will be...

As you may have seen on our social media, we were saving some very exciting news to announce this morning on #GivingTuesday. We have...

One would think a caregiver knows how to give and provide care but self-care is not always a strength of a caregiver. They care to the point

November 6, 2020 (TORONTO, ON) Hospice Toronto and Home Hospice Association (HHA) jointly announce today the launch of a pilot project...

It’s draining when you accompany a loved one to the hospital who’s in pain and not be able to help.

Today is 10-15 and what better time to acknowledge and recognize that pregnancy loss is real; it's painful and it needs proper attention.

and Pet Lovers Death Cafes have become one of Home Hospice Association's most popular community programs. Our feelings and grief about...

Here is The Monday Motivation (TMM) for you! Have a super wonderful week ahead. Fellow Home Hospice Association Friends, I will never...

Cure may be no longer possible, and compassionate care for a peaceful death remains the only hope. There is not much time left. You want...

That control and your end of life choices are currently dependent upon where you live and how much money you have. We are told we have to...

Have you ever thought about the level of stress and anxiety someone is carrying when taking care of a loved one in the last days of their...