ROOZEN FAMILY HOSPICE CENTRE UPDATE. Thank you for being a part of the Pilgrims Hospice Society family. All of us have been affected in one way or another by COVID-19 - at the very least social and physical distancing has been difficult. Whether you or your loved ones have experienced a reduction or loss in income, significant declines in investment [...]
Important message regarding our April 23rd Spring Fundraising Breakfast from our Executive Director, Monica Robson.
The Zeidler Dome at Telus World of Science was full of love and gratitude on February 11, 2020 at a wonderful Appreciation Event for the donors of Pilgrims Hospice Society. Services that include grief counselling for all ages, support for caregivers and end-of -life companioning are offered at no cost thanks to [...]
Children and teens who experience the death of a loved one do not necessarily have the language or developmental capacity to work through the grief process like adults. Pilgrims Hospice Society's Expressive Arts for Grieving Children, Teens and Families program was initiated to provide a safe space to express feelings and find comfort and [...]
Pilgrims Hospice Society is the beneficiary of the Oilers 50/50 at the Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche game at Rogers Place on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. 60-75 volunteers are needed. Want to join our enthusiastic team? Time Commitment: Approximately 5 hours (5pm-10pm). Game starts at 7:30pm, volunteers need to arrive at FORD HALL at [...]
If you have accompanied a loved one as they die, perhaps you can relate to Terri and Patti’s reflections on their experience earlier this year. Their dad’s illness had progressed and they were faced with the time they dreaded since his diagnosis. “We found ourselves preparing his room at the continuing care facility for [...]
Since her illness, and before receiving Compassionate Companion visits, life for Margaret could be summed up in one word: “Boring.” She's “cheated death” at least once but now is practically housebound. Her loving husband, Norman, takes great care of her, but for Margaret: “It’s a blessing that Janet comes over - to have someone to [...]
