While most of us find the Holiday season to be a cheerful and exciting time, Hospice Orillia understands that for those grieving the loss of a loved one and the end of traditions as they once were, it can be a very lonely and unfamiliar time. The holiday season can magnify one’s grief, there is…
Michael Williams says he couldn’t have gotten through without the support of Hospice Orillia. Michael describes his late wife, Sheila MacFeeters, as a very social woman who had a huge heart and simply loved people. Sheila had a strong passion for volunteerism and she was always looking for ways to give back to her community.…
In July 2016, my father, Paul, passed away after a very courageous battle with cancer. During this time, my mom, with the support of our family and friends, cared for him at home until his last day. It was important to my dad to remain at home, where he felt the most comfortable. My family was…
Sometimes you just need a little understanding… In recognition of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, Hospice Orillia Volunteer, Peggy, talks about the importance of providing compassionate support for those losses that often go unacknowledged or undisclosed. You see, 28 years ago, Peggy and her husband had a full-term stillborn baby boy. The loss of…
The 2019 Hike for Hospice in Orillia on May 5th, 2019 was a huge success! The Hike for Hospice is a nation-wide event that helps raise awareness and much-needed funds for hospice palliative care throughout Canada! Funds raised through our Hike will help to ensure that more people in Orillia and our surrounding communities receive…
“Self-care is a deliberate choice to gift our self with people, place, things, events, and opportunities that recharge our personal battery and promote whole health – body, mind, and spirit.” – Laurie Buchanan
