Reflections from the Beach in Thailand

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Happy New Year to friends and colleagues! Ted and I are in Thailand visiting his brother, sister in law and their granddaughter. We had a week with Art and Aree, enjoying their farming community about five hours north of Bangkok. After seeing and being so impressed with their farming, we left for a small island, south […]

Three Big Reasons to Talk Now About Dying

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[written by guest blogger Ann-Marie Gilbert] A few weeks ago the CBC dedicated an hour of their news show “The Current” to talking about end of life care. On the heels of the news coverage surrounding Brittany Maynard’s right to die, it seems appropriate to talk about death, dying, quality of life and dying with […]

Thailand Travels: Crematorium in the Community

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This is the first of perhaps a few blogs from Thailand… This morning my brother in law (Art) and his wife (Aree) toured us around their community. A small community five hours north of Bangkok. It was a tour of farming and the production of food and forestry resources. But, as we toured, I saw this incredible […]

Hospice Palliative Care Education – Vancouver, BC

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BCCCA Presents “The Essentials in Hospice Palliative Care – A Day for Educators!” Presented by HPC nurse, educator and author Kath Murray Connect with current developments and key concepts in Hospice Palliative Care, Kath’s new resources for teaching Health Care Assistants, and colleagues who share a passion for education. Receive your personal copy of the newly released […]

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Courtney Murrell is a PSW who works in hospice palliative care.

When she is not at work, she is spending time with her family, going on hikes or writing. Courtney is a lifelong learner and loves to share her passion for writing as a wellness practice.

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