Our Montly Education Program.

Dying To Know, is open to anyone interested in various topics related to death and dying. These interactive sessions help in preparing for end-of-life, offer strategies for staying resilient through challenging times, and help care partners become more confident in their roles.

Dying to Know Seminars

Dying To Know: Ethical Wills

When: Tuesday, June 20, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free

For this session, we are excited to collaborate with Pilgrims Hospice Society in Edmonton to discuss how to create an ethical will.

Creating an ethical will is about finding a way to leave a written or oral legacy about who you are and what you stand for in your life. It provides an opportunity to communicate your wisdom, history, stories and especially, your values, to generations beyond your own. In this presentation, Carol will introduce the concept of the ethical will, share her own story about how she learned of it and the role it has played in her family, provide an outline of its structure and suggest ways individuals can form self-supporting groups to accompany each other as they find a way to create their own ethical wills. If requested, she will offer support and resources for the development of such groups.

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Dying To Know: Deathbed Phenomena: Real or Imagined?

When: Tuesday, May 16, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free

People who are close to death sometimes report visions of deceased relatives, friends, places, or religious figures. We call these deathbed phenomena (DBP), and they are more common than we think. Deathbed phenomena have been reported around the world and are now being studied in medical literature. This session will share stories from palliative care clinicians, explore the meaning of deathbed phenomena, and discuss how to support and talk with those who experience DBP’s.

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Palliative Resources in Calgary

When: Tuesday, April 18, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free

You will learn what resources are available in Calgary for those diagnosed with a palliative illness, those who are journeying with them, and resources for support after the death of a loved one.

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Other Supports

Online Resources

Our resource library is an always-evolving collection of resources and information to support individuals and families facing any advanced illness or following a death. The resources are available to everyone and cover various illness, death, and grief topics. Browse the library to find content created by our team, links to resources from other organizations, and book recommendations for all ages.