Greater Trail Hospice Society

10/02/2026

Providing support to someone who is grieving is an invaluable gift. Join the Grief Support Volunteer Training coming soon. The training takes place over two weekends: October 16th, 17th and 30th, 31st. To register fill out a Volunteer Application: https://forms.gle/u1Ck1PdwJtjPKaky5

09/17/2026

Here are our Board Chair, Brenda Hooper and Board Member, Corrie Baker holding the winning ticket for our 50-50 draw! A big congrats to the winner; Joy from Chilliwack who won 50% of the final ticket sales: $8,590. Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket and continues to support Greater Trail Hospice Society.

09/16/2026

09/16/2026

✨ New Webinar Coming Up

Join us on September 28, 3–4 pm EST / 12–1 pm PST for our next session, “Palliative Care Everywhere: Dementia Care - Access and the Gaps We Must Close.”

This conversation will explore:
• Why dementia is a palliative diagnosis
• How early integration improves comfort and quality of life
• Structural, cultural and geographic barriers to equitable access
• Evidence‑informed strategies PSWs can use across the dementia trajectory

Featuring Dr. Daphna Grossman 🎙️

Book your spot today. Link in comments

09/16/2026

"Love and loss are a package deal no matter how much we'd like to tell ourselves otherwise."
Kaylee Friedman

09/16/2026

You can make a difference in your community by volunteering with Trail Hospice! We serve the community from Patterson to Ross Spur to Genelle! Our Fall Training Session is coming up this Friday, and we hope to see you there! To register, fill out our volunteer application: https://forms.gle/EdMk3x3XUrEhpXzG7

09/11/2026

Recent research has a reassuring message that reaffirms that children can be resilient, even in the face of loss. However, there are specific things that parents can do to enhance resilience.

Children need information and reassurance. Their questions should be answered in honest and reassuring ways appropriate to their age. They may even need reassurance that they did not cause the death. Children also need to know that they are safe and they will be cared for by adults they trust. For Tommy, the sudden death of his mom made him anxious that something might happen to his dad. Tommy’s dad seriously addressed his concern, reassuring him both that the condition that affected Tommy’s mother would be unlikely to reoccur, and by reminding Tommy that should anything happen to his father, Tommy’s Aunt Lisa and Uncle Tony would take care of him.

Children also need consistency. Try as much as possible to keep consistent routines and discipline. The loss of someone close to the child can be a significant and critical change. The fewer changes a child experiences, the less stress they encounter and the more reassured the child will feel. When changes are inevitable, involve the child in a meaningful way.

Children thrive on the warmth and unconditional love of their parent or parents whether coping with loss or coping with life.

Read more from our "Helping Children Cope with Loss" article here: https://bit.ly/4gUrqUA