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Category: Bethell Hospice

Reflections

January 5, 2017 debderoode

I trust everyone had a Merry Christmas and had the opportunity to spend time with friends and family. Hopefully you are all feeling a little

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What does a relatively small NGO have in common with big pharma?

November 7, 2016 debderoode

Interesting, many people comment on how long the 50 minute drive must be from my home in Elora to the hospice in Inglewood, personally, I

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In the Darkest of Nights Shines the Brightest of Stars

August 19, 2016 debderoode

I’ve been working at The Bethel Hospice for the past 6 weeks, there is so much to say and it is hard to know where

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The anticipation is building….

June 24, 2016 debderoode

On July 4, I will begin my exciting new role as a PULSE Volunteer at The Bethel Hospice in Inglewood, ON.  I will be familiarizing myself

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My PULSE Journey: What Have I Learned

February 19, 2014 thedavisden

I have arrived back at GSK this week, with my PULSE assignment behind me and my re-integration to GSK ahead.  It’s hard to believe that

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Strangers In Our Lives

January 8, 2014 thedavisden

Recently I did something that was very humbling. Donna, the Intake Coordinator at Bethell Hospice, who meets potential clients that wish to come to Bethell

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Checking My Values and Beliefs

December 9, 2013 thedavisden

I recently attended the Central West Palliative Care Network Conference.  This is an annual event that brings hospice and palliative caregivers together to educate themselves

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An Insider’s Perspective

November 26, 2013 thedavisden

One of the responsibilities of my PULSE assignment at Bethell Hospice is to send out a weekly article to all employees and volunteers at the

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A Day In The Life

November 14, 2013 thedavisden

Some of my recent blogs have been a bit emotional; it’s hard not to write from the heart in an environment such as this, so

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HOSPICE – Dispelling The Myth

October 7, 2013 thedavisden

I saw many different reactions when I told people that I was going to be working at a hospice for six months. Although everyone was

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FINDING YOUR CALLING

September 5, 2013 thedavisden

My last blog introduced you to the Heart House Hospice (HHH), a community services hospice program.  I also had the pleasure of visiting the Dorothy

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Time Flies

July 31, 2013 thedavisden

It is hard to believe that I am entering week five of my PULSE placement.  As the saying goes “time flies when you’re having fun”.

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Bethell Hospice 101 – Learning About This Great Organization

July 15, 2013 thedavisden

I am now starting my third week at Bethell Hospice and my mind is swimming with information.  I spent most of the first week reading,

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Giving Thanks

June 26, 2013 thedavisden

The days are winding down until I start my six-month PULSE assignment at Bethell Hospice. Before I start my assignment I wanted to take the

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