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Hospice Quinte's weekly 4-5 minute podcast brings you important information about end of life issues, bereavement, grief, hospice palliative care, and Hospice Quinte's services and events.
Most people have a season they would call their favourite. Many like the summer time for the warmth and the outdoors, while some like the wi...
With the new year upon us, many people take it as an opportunity to change and grow beyond the person they were in the past year. With this...
It’s the holiday season, and we are once again sending out our annual Holiday Letter Campaign. Every year we put together a letter that is s...
One of the most common questions we get at Hospice Quinte is some variation of how exactly someone can get into hospice. What do I need to d...
Losing a loved one is difficult for many different reasons. If the person who has died is the exact person you would’ve gone to for support...
There are a whole host of things that people who are dying think about before they die. A common fear is leaving something unfinished or som...
Losing a loved one has a wide-ranging impact on a person. Depending on how big a role that person played in your life it can drastically cha...
Have you recently become a caregiver? Or have you been providing care for a loved one for an extended period but never had any previous trai...
This year marks Hospice Quinte’s 40th anniversary, and on this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to take a walk through the past and ce...
One of the hardest parts of the grieving process after losing a loved one is that sometimes, basic small talk can remind you of them. From a...
The development of technology seems to be getting faster and faster every year. Things once thought impossible are now reality. Science fict...
The news as an industry has been undergoing plenty of change in the past decade, with formats and methods of delivery seeming to change ever...
It’s an almost ubiquitous trope in soap operas and other media. Someone who is dying confesses a deep, dark secret that changes the lives of...
Regular listeners of the podcast will be well aware that grief comes in an endless number of forms for different people. But one type of gri...
It’s no secret that being in nature can change one's mood. Whether you’re happy, sad, stressed, or just need a break, oftentimes headin...
Volunteering can often be a very rewarding and fulfilling experience. Nearly all volunteers do so because it makes them feel good to give ba...
Hospice care can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. For those receiving it, it means having the ability to have the best possible care...
Here at Hospice Quinte, our staff and visiting volunteers deal with death and the grieving process almost daily. There have also been severa...
When someone close to you dies, there are a wide range of emotions and feelings that can pass through your mind and body. While everyone dea...
There are many different types of grief, and everyone processes the death of someone close to them in different ways. It’s one thing for a m...
Death Cafes and Death Salons have been around for over a decade now and are continuing to grow in popularity. Maybe you’ve heard of them, bu...
Losing a child is something no parent ever wants to go through. While it’s understandable that a parent wouldn’t want to even imagine someth...
When a person is creating their end-of-life plan, there are a lot of decisions to be made. One of the big ones is what will be done with you...
Grief can be a difficult thing to work through. It can make everyday tasks like going to work or doing basic chores hard or impossible to do...
Are you ready to hit the links? On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to tell you a bit about our next fundraiser, our 4th Annual G...
There a very large number of different beliefs and cultures that exist in the world, and the one thing many of them have in common is that t...
Caregivers work tirelessly to ensure the person they’re caring for is as safe and healthy as they can make them. As a result, nearly all of...
Many people have heard of doulas in the context of giving birth, but what is a death doula? On this week’s episode of Changing Lives, we’ll...
Death can sometimes be a difficult concept to understand, especially for a child. Given there are instances where adults can sometimes rejec...
A person’s reaction to death depends on a multitude of factors. While there is no right way to mourn the death of someone you know, there ca...
Volunteers are the lifeblood of Hospice Quinte. They are trained, compassionate, and dedicated as they provide services in our communities....
One of the benefits of choosing in-home hospice care when faced with a terminal illness is that you have a trained volunteer visiting you in...
When it comes to talking about death in relation to pets, the conversation is typically about dealing with the death of the pet. But what ha...
Hospice care is a specialized form of healthcare that focuses on providing comfort and support to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses...
When someone dies, something needs to happen to all their belongings. It can feel like a major invasion of privacy to go through everything...
Many times when people die, all of their friends, family, and acquaintances come to the funeral to pay their respects and say goodbye for th...
The holidays can be a painful time for many who are grieving the loss of a loved one. There are oftentimes traditions or events that a perso...
Did you know that December 5th is International Volunteer Day as proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1997? This day is set...
It’s a common turn of phrase for someone to say that something “runs in their family”. Typically they’re referring to a personality trait or...
With Halloween almost upon us, why not take some time to take a look at the origins of the holiday, some other ways different cultures celeb...
You might think that a workplace that deals with the topic of death every single day would be a depressing one, and that discussing such a d...
Celebrated annually, on the second Saturday in October, World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is a unified day of action, to celebrate and s...
As human beings, we all experience the reality that memories can fade over time. While memories tied to strong emotions tend to stay with us...
Most people tend to avoid having end of life care discussions. Who wants to talk about dying when talking about living is much easier and ex...
Over the course of each year, Hospice Quinte holds a variety of events to help raise funds in order to keep our programs operational. Some o...
Today we’re going to discuss five things that everyone should know about Hospice and palliative care. Many people may have heard these terms...
Hospice care has a long history spanning over 1,500 years. Its origins can be traced back to fourth-century Rome when a compassionate woman...
When faced with the impending loss of a loved one, you may feel unsure about bringing your child to see them. It's natural to worry abo...
Being present with a loved one during their final moments is an intense and profound experience. The mix of emotions, uncertainty, and menta...
For many, managing all your social media accounts and other online login information can be a hassle under the best of circumstances. Now im...