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Palliative care is an essential component of healthcare in Canada. Quality palliative care provides support to those with life-limiting...

Author and soul-activist Francis Weller reflected, “people who work with the dying and grieving; they need to work with rituals that...

Did you know that in Sri Lankan superstition when it is raining and sunny at the same time it means the foxes are getting married? Or...

Since I was a very young child, I have been drawn to and connected to animals, primarily dogs… big dogs. I always wanted a dog, but that...

Before I was a caregiver, I used to think caregivers did things like feeding, dressing, or toileting their person. I never considered the...

When we think of cleaning up, many of us think of cleaning up our dinner dishes or cleaning up our bedroom. Cleaning up with the...

I am a child of aging parents (an 80-year old mother and recently deceased father). I am also a pet lover and have had a number of pets...

Yesterday was International Bereaved Mother’s Day, which is celebrated on the first Sunday in May. This very special day was created in...

National Heart Failure Awareness Week is celebrated by the Canadian Heart Failure Society (CHFS) during the first week of May each year....

Hi, readers. It’s me again, the Grieving Grandma. I previously wrote about my experience with grief after the recent death of my grandson...

This post was originally published at https://alexandrapalmerdoula.wordpress.com and has been republished with permission in honour of...

What is the first thought that comes to your mind when you read the word “palliative care?” These words paint a particular picture: an...

You may wonder if there is such a thing as “dying a good death,” and the answer is yes. It is not only possible and a doula can help in...

Compassion fatigue is a common ailment that can affect professional carers like veterinarians and veterinary support staff. Compassion...

We are excited to announce a new, much-requested program! HHA is launching a Death Doula Practical Application program for those who have...

When I was ten years old my father died in a car accident in Alberta. I was living with my mother in Ontario. I really did not know him....

On May 11, 2005, I prematurely gave birth to my beautiful baby girls: Lydia Marie and Ella Ruth. At just under 6 months, there wasn’t...

March 17th, 2023 is a groundbreaking day for HHA – today is the day that our MAID pilot project launches as an official PROGRAM! Welcome...

March is National Nutrition Month! What better way to celebrate this month than by reflecting upon our relationship with food? Think...

World Teen Mental Wellness Day is observed around the world on March 2nd every year. The aim of this important day is to raise awareness,...