Honouring Love and Loss: Bereaved Mother’s Day
Honouring Love and Loss: Bereaved Mother’s Day Each year, on the first Sunday in May, a quiet and powerful day of remembrance takes place—Bereaved Mother’s Day. Created to honour and…
The Power of Journaling: A Guide to Self-Care, Growth, and Mental Well-Being
The Power of Journaling: A Guide to Self-Care, Growth, and Mental Well-Being Journaling is a powerful tool for self-care, personal growth, and mental well-being. It provides a safe space for…
Navigating the Holidays: Embracing Grief with Compassion
Navigating the Holidays: Embracing Grief with Compassion The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. For those grieving the loss of a loved one,…
𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚: 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙇𝙤𝙨𝙨
Each year on October 15th, the world observes Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, a day dedicated to acknowledging the deep pain and heartache experienced by families who have lost…
International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day International Overdose Awareness Day: August 31st International Overdose Awareness Day, observed annually on August 31st, is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about overdose, reducing…
National Grief Awareness Day: Embracing Healing and Understanding
National Grief Awareness Day: Embracing Healing and Understanding August 30th marks National Grief Awareness Day, a time dedicated to recognizing the multitude of emotions that accompany loss and the importance…
Supporting a Loved One Through a Life-Limiting Illness
A life-limiting illness can be a profound and challenging experience, not only for the individual facing the diagnosis but also for their loved ones. At Hospice Orillia we know the…
Hospice Orillia Hosts a Community Evening of Reflection
Every year, Hospice Orillia hosts the annual Candles of Remembrance Ceremony, where community members come together to pay tribute to those no longer with us. Although the ceremony has been…
Child Loss Support Groups: A Beacon of Hope for Grieving Parents
Losing a child is one of the most profound and devastating experiences any parent can endure. The grief that follows is unique and overwhelming, and often, it’s a journey that…
Breaking the Silence: Raising Awareness on Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Every year, on October 15th, the world observes Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. It’s a day dedicated to acknowledging the pain and heartache experienced by countless families due to…
Hospice Orillia Launches Specialized Support for Caregivers
Pictured above are Stefanie Collins, Community Social Worker, and Daniela Accomando, Volunteer Coordinator, Community Social Worker, both of Hospice Orillia. Hospice Orillia Launches Specialized Support for Caregivers Hospice Orillia knows all…
Kiwanis Club of Orillia provides Hospice Orillia with a boost to help local youth!
Pictured above are Louise Brazier, Bereavement Services Coordinator and Amanda Tevelde, Communications, Fundraising and Community Relations Specialist, Heidi Mueller, Owner of Rushmount Equine Sports, Heather Breckles, President of Kiwanis Club…
It takes a special kind of person to lead a Hospice Organization
Pictured are Annalise Stenekes, Executive Director of Mariposa House Hospice and Whitney Vowels,Executive Director of Hospice Orillia, both photographed showing their support of the 2021 Hike for Hospice. For information…
Volunteers are the Lifeline at Hospice Palliative Care Organizations
Volunteers are the Lifeline at Hospice Palliative Care Organizations (Pictured above: Janette Mainey, Volunteer, Mariposa House Hospice; June Gunn, Bereavement Services Volunteer, Hospice Orillia; Anneke Sharpe, Volunteer, Hospice Orillia and Mariposa…