Education on Living with Advanced Illness
Hospice Calgary has provided palliative and hospice care, support during advanced illness, and grief counselling for people and families in Calgary and area for over 30 years. The following learning opportunities are focused to help strengthen, engage, and equip you to face uncertainty. We share practical tools and offer resources to support professionals and community advocates in their day-to-day work. You’ll gain new awareness, skills and knowledge to help respond to the challenges you face.
Expert-led seminars from the Living with Advanced Illness Centre include topics such as:
- Caregiver support
- Advanced care planning
- How to talk to your family about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)
- Spirituality
- and many more….
Who will benefit from these sessions? Anyone who would like to broaden their understanding of palliative care and grief as well as:
- Individuals Grieving or Facing Advanced Illness (grieving individuals and families, people living with advanced illness, and caregivers)
- Community Representatives (volunteers, community agencies, public forum organizers, and not-for-profit professionals)
- First Points of Contact (educators & school support staff, health & mental health care professionals, first responders, and spiritual care providers)
- Student Bodies (grades 1-12 and post-secondary)
Registration for Dying to Know is now open!
Our monthly education program, Dying To Know, is open to anyone interested in a variety of 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. These sessions are hosted online free of charge. Donations are welcome.
These interactive sessions provide information on preparing for end-of-life, offer strategies for staying resilient through challenging times, and help care partners become more confident in their roles.
To download a printable version of the Dying to Know program, click here.
Customized for You
Does your group have specific learning needs? We create customized sessions delivered in a way that best works for you. Our specialized team can also offer consultation on palliative care and grief.
For current information on our educational opportunities, to book a speaker, or to access additional resources, contact our team:
Hospice Calgary Education
403-263-4525
info@hospicecalgary.ca
Upcoming Education Opportunities
The health and safety of our clients, volunteers, staff, and community members is our highest priority during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is for this reason that we have moved all upcoming sessions of Dying To Know will be virtual (Zoom).
May 16 - Deathbed Phenomena: Real or Imagined?
This session will explore the meaning of deathbed phenomena, share stories, and discuss how to support those experiencing it. RegisterApril 18 - Palliative Resources in Calgary
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. This knowledge can be used for yourself or for a loved one or friend; now, or in the future. Stories from the bedside will be interspersed with “Top Ten” lists related to communication for friends and family during, and after, the illness and death of a loved one. RegisterCustomized Sessions & Consultations
Designed to meet your group's specific learning needs, we create customized sessions that are delivered at a time and in a location that best works for you. Our specialized team can also offer consultation on Grief and Palliative Care.
