Highlighting Canadian Virtual Hospice
October 20th I am in Winnipeg attending the CHPCA conference. It is a treat to rub shoulders with such a wonderful group of individuals who are so passionate about providing excellent care for the dying. Our booth for Life and Death Matters is located next to Canadian Virtual Hospice (CVH). This is one of “Canada’s […]
Canadian Association of Practical Nurse Educators – Conference
What was news at CAPNE Conference? We returned Wednesday from PEI where we attended the conference for the Canadian Association of Practical Nurse Educators (CAPNE). We saw the Anne of Green Gables Musical which was superb, and walked the streets and paths of Charlottetown. Eighty CAPNE educators from across Canada came together to discuss education, […]
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Hospice Palliative Care (HPC)
Talking about End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) at the NHPCO Conference Hello from Denver, Colorado, the National Hospice Palliative Care Organization Conference, and the pre-conference seminar titled “Hospice and Palliative Care for Dialysis Patients: Past Successes and Remaining Challenges” Seminar sponsored by Mid-Atlantic Renal Coalition and the National End of Life Coalition. Presenters included nephrologists […]
The Arbutus Tree….
What an arbutus tree means to me Growing on the edge of land and sea, in rough and rocky conditions, thrown and tossed by the winds; the eczema like reddish brown bark peeling off in papery flakes, stands as a symbol of strength, commitment, perseverance, determination and survival, amidst so many adversities. In these ways […]
