Stories and News from our Community of Compassion
2023 Annual & Financial Reports
190 hospice admissions. 542 people served through care navigation. 324 referrals to the Home Visiting Hub. 789 Day Program visits. $2,658,789 fundraised. These are just a few of our accomplishments in 2023. You can [...]
Pilgrims Hospice Society Becomes Contracted Service Provider for Alberta Health Services
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 [...]
Palliative Care Week 2024: Shifting Perspectives on End-of-Life Care in Canada
While medical advancements are increasing life expectancy in Canada, many Canadians still deal with chronic conditions, degenerative diseases and cancer, which can lead to frailty later in life. With the number of deaths expected [...]
Hike for Hospice: The Wilde Walk
Walter Wilde’s only wish was to die at home. But as his cancer progressed and a bout of pneumonia put him in hospital, he needed more care than his family could provide. That’s [...]
Navigating the Future with Advanced Care Planning. If not you, who?
Advanced Care Planning Day is April 16 this year and we urge you to answer this question: If not you, who? When planning for our future we often focus on career, finances and personal [...]
Nurturing Well-Being: The Transformative Impact of Pilgrims Hospice Society’s Adult Day Program
In an ever-evolving world that increasingly recognizes the importance of inclusivity and support for diverse needs, adult day programs are emerging as transformative spaces for individuals seeking comprehensive wellness and care. One example is the [...]