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
Category: Bethell Hospice
What does a relatively small NGO have in common with big pharma?
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
In the Darkest of Nights Shines the Brightest of Stars
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
The anticipation is building….
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
My PULSE Journey: What Have I Learned
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
Strangers In Our Lives
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
Checking My Values and Beliefs
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
An Insider’s Perspective
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
A Day In The Life
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
HOSPICE – Dispelling The Myth
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
FINDING YOUR CALLING
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
Time Flies
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”.
Bethell Hospice 101 – Learning About This Great Organization
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,
Giving Thanks
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
PULSE Volunteer Partnership 