Hospice Simcoe Education and Awareness
ending the stigma
At Hospice Simcoe, we strive to create open communication and provide support for those who are dying and bereaved. There can be feelings of apprehension and sadness when it comes to talking about death and grief, and often in our culture it isn’t always openly discussed with family, friends and those in our community. Through different educational opportunities, workshops and events, Hospice Simcoe wishes to help guide those conversations and encourage everyone to start talking about dying, death and bereavement.
We are here to help.
WHAT TO SAY
WHEN YOU DON’T
KNOW WHAT TO SAY
Part of the Dying Matters series, presented by Hospice Simcoe
HOW TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE DEATH OF A COLLEAGUE, FRIEND OR LOVED ONE.
TUESDAY, MARCH 19TH, 2024 | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
LOCATION: Traditions Banquet Hall at the Sheba Shrine Centre,
142 John Street, Barrie
‘What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say’ is a part of the Hospice Simcoe’s Dying Matters series. This free event is designed to encourage people in our community to start talking about dying, death & bereavement. Our panelists will share their expertise, while encouraging conversation and questions from attendees.
Bring your family and friends for this insightful evening as we discuss ways to communicate effectively regarding how to acknowledge the death of a colleague, friend or loved one. Present your questions, comments, and thoughts for a candid discussion with our panel of palliative care professionals. All are welcome to participate.
- Registration is required
- Parking is complimentary
- Light refreshments will be served
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW
Thank to those who joined us for our previous education events:
DYING MATTERS:
MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying)
Conversations on life, death & dying
Thank you to all those who joined us on September 19th, 2023, at Basic Funerals & Cremation Choices – Jennett Memorial Centre
Dying Matters is an open forum presented by Hospice Simcoe, designed to encourage people in our community to start talking about dying, death & bereavement. Our panelists will share their expertise, while encouraging conversation and questions from attendees.
Bring your questions, comments, and thoughts for a candid discussion with our panel of palliative care professionals. All are welcome to participate. We want to engage with you!
DYING MATTERS:
ADVANCE CARE PLANNING
Conversations on life, death & dying
Thank you to all those who joined us on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 at the Redline Brewhouse, Barrie
We got together in this casual setting to talk about death & dying, and reviewed some thought provoking questions like:
– Do you talk about death with your family and loved ones
– Do they know what you would want when the time comes?
This event was designed to promote and facilitate important conversations about advanced care planning, dying, death, and funeral planning.
Thank you for joining us.
GRIEF MATTERS:
Ended Beginnings Workshop (VIRTUAL)
Thank you to all those who joined us virtually on Wednesday, March 16th, 2022
Something that is experienced more commonly than people think, but is not widely discussed, is pregnancy and infant loss. The trouble in not discussing such a loss is that it leaves too many isolated in their grief, and without information that could be of benefit.
Hospice Simcoe’s Grief Matters: Ended Beginnings event is designed to provide support, information and public awareness for matters relating to grief due to a pregnancy and infant loss.
GRIEF MATTERS:
Ended Beginnings Workshop (VIRTUAL)
Thank you to all those who joined us virtually on Wednesday, March 16th, 2022
Something that is experienced more commonly than people think, but is not widely discussed, is pregnancy and infant loss. The trouble in not discussing such a loss is that it leaves too many isolated in their grief, and without information that could be of benefit.
Hospice Simcoe’s Grief Matters: Ended Beginnings event is designed to provide support, information and public awareness for matters relating to grief due to a pregnancy and infant loss.
ADVANCED CARE PLANNING
Let’s Start the Conversation
Advance Care Planning is a process of reflection and communication. It is a time for you to reflect on your values and wishes, and to let people know what kind of health and personal care you would want in the future if you were unable to speak for yourself. It means having discussions with family and friends, especially your Substitute Decision Maker – the person who will speak for you if you cannot speak for yourself. It may also include writing down your wishes, and talking with healthcare providers and financial or legal professionals.
Videos & Resources
Our YouTube channel provides videos and resources around palliative care, living with life limiting illnesses, death and bereavement. This platform allows us to share educational videos and create awareness that extends beyond our community. You will find video recordings of virtual presentations on different topics around palliative care, testimonials and personal experiences, and presentations from our staff and volunteers.
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