Welcome
The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley is here for you!
Diagnosis of a life-changing illness can leave you and your loved ones feeling isolated, lonely, and afraid. Together we find a balance between understanding your diagnosis, nurturing your courage in the face of challenge and change, embracing your new normal, and preparing you to continue to live life for a long as possible-on your own terms.
We believe you, your family, and all Bow Valley residents have the right to compassionate palliative care, whether at home, hospice, hospital, or wherever you choose. Every day we share the path with those impacted by a life-changing illness, loss, and grief.
The palliative care journey is different for everyone. We create pathways to care, ensuring no one is left behind.
Important Information For Donations
Online Donations: Donations can be made via credit card by clicking HERE.
Donations by Mail: PO Box 20113, Canmore Crossing, Canmore, AB T1W 3H9
Other delivery options: For alternative ways to contribute, please call us directly to discuss available options.
Thank you for your generosity and support!
Caregiver Wellness Session
Join us on National Caregiver Day for a short virtual training session geared to caregivers and care partners. In this session we will learn about how caregiver fatigue and empathic strain affect the health and well-being of care-partners. We will also cover strategies to manage stress and to be aware of one’s wellness tank and monitor its level.
On this day, we honour and celebrate people in Canada who provide personal care, physical and/or emotional support to those in need. Caregivers make a difference in the lives of many people across the country.
Date: Tuesday April 1, 2025
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Bill Harder – PCSBV Program Manager
No cost to attend - Donations to PCSBV are welcome!
Meet the Authors!
Join doctors Samantha Winemaker, MD and Hsien Seow, PhD at a virtual meet and greet!
Date: Tuesday May 6, 2025
Time: 10:30am-12:00pm
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Bill Harder – PCSBV Program Manager
No cost to attend - Donations to PCSBV are welcome!
During this session the doctors will discuss their book Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest, and their newly released corresponding workbook. These resources, and Sammy and Hsien’s stories, draw upon their decades spent researching and caring for thousands of seriously ill patients to reveal the seven keys for a better illness experience. With real-life stories, tips, and exercises to improve the palliative journey right from diagnosis, they seek to empower patients and care partners and provide practical tools to navigate the health care system with knowledge, confidence, and clarity.
