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This post was was originally published at https://www.preciousdays.ca/blog and has been updated and republished with permission. When we...

You can find the full 2021-2022 annual report here. At the outset of our 2021/2022 fiscal year, our Board Chair was Mr. Daniel Steinwald....

Should a bereaved parent(s) be expected to compensate you for your time, support, and service to them as an infant and pregnancy loss...

According to the Canadian Cancer Society (2022), 2 in 5 Canadians are expected to develop cancer during their lifetime. Imagine for a...

There is a day that my life changed as a grandparent, as a parent, and as an individual. It is a day in history that cannot be changed…a...

I blinked as I saw the course title presented on my class schedule for the first time: thanatology. The study of dying and death. I am a...

“What is a Death Doula, and what do they do?” This is a question that is no doubt very familiar to both practising death doulas and death...

Have you or someone you know ever been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness? Are you aware of who can provide support and guidance...

Improving the quality of care at the end of life has become a priority for many. By seeking advancements in a range of palliative...

Have you ever thought about how incredible it is to exist--how miraculous it is to be on this planet to experience, to love, and to be?...

For some, the winter holiday season can be an incredibly lonely time, but there are ways to handle grief during the festivities.

As a death doula, my purpose will be to humbly accompany the dying to the very edge of their last breath.

Common symptoms for those nearing death can all be soothed by a yoga practice adapted to each person’s needs and abilities.

Being assertive is about making choices and being confident and feeling good about ourselves and the decisions we make.

One of the most difficult conversations to have with a child is about death. Usually, we wait until someone or a pet is dying or has died.

It's no secret that pets play an important role in our lives. The loss of that pet can be devastating.

Time management is a skill which does not come naturally; it must be learned.

As part of Home Hospice Association's campaign this year, we are focusing on the theme of Nourishing our Hearts to Ease Suffering.

This week is Invisible Disabilities Week, which started on October 16th and runs until Saturday, October 22nd. Its aim is to raise...

Home Hospice Association’s Certified Infant and Pregnancy Loss Doulas help individuals through one of the worst times of their lives.