Stories and News from our Community of Compassion
Pilgrims Hospice Society Integrates OMI Into Its Care Programs
We are thrilled to share about a transformative addition to our hospice environment that promises to bring joy, engagement and enhanced well-being to our residents and their families. Thanks to the generous support of [...]
Knowing When Your Loved One Requires a Higher Level of Care
It can be distressing to think about moving a loved one to a higher level of care. Guilt, fear, uncertainty and family pressure can all make the decision more difficult. What many people don’t realize [...]
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 [...]