HONOURING DIGNITY, CHOICE AND COMFORT AT EVERY STEP. At Pilgrims, person-centred care means putting the needs, values and dignity of each person at the heart of every interaction. It’s not just about managing symptoms. It’s about truly knowing the person: their story, culture, traditions, relationships and [...]
In the world of hospice care, time is a fluid concept. Residents come and go, each leaving their unique imprint on the hearts of those who cared for them. The length of time residents stay with us in hospice can vary; some stay for months, some weeks, some days and some only for hours. [...]
Most of us will know or encounter someone with dementia in our lifetime. Researchers predict that by 2030, nearly one million people in Canada will be living with some form of the disease (Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body, Frontotemporal, etc.). A person with dementia may not be able to carry out a conversation in the typical [...]
Pilgrims Hospice Society is pleased to announce that effective May 6, 2024, we have become a contracted service provider for hospice care with Alberta Health Services (AHS). This agreement comes 18 months into a project in which we shared information on our unique model of care to help inform the government’s assessment of hospice [...]
"More Albertans are getting their vision back thanks to tissue donations from hospice patients. We learn more about how the donation process works with Lana Crawford of Pilgrims Hospice Society."Yesterday, our very own Lana Crawford was on CBC's Radio Active to speak about The Gift of Tissue Donation. We are honoured that we can be [...]
