Hospice Waterloo Region is celebrating its 11th Annual Hike For Hospice event on Sept. 24th, in support of the exceptional service and care provided...
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Watch the award-winning 2023 #YODOContest Films!
Watch the Winning #YODOContest FilmsHospice Waterloo Region (HWR) partnered with the Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) in 2023 for its third-annual...
Celebrating 30 Years of History
As we celebrate this 30th anniversary year it would appear we are a completely different organization today, than we when we started 30 years ago....
Celebrating Our Volunteers!
On a warm evening in June, staff, volunteers, donors, board members and community supporters gathered for our annual Volunteer Recognition Evening...
Complementary Therapies at Hospice Waterloo Region
In the field of palliative care today, there is an increased focus on the importance and benefits of holistic therapies. Several of our volunteers...
‘Palliative’ is Not a Four-Letter Word
When people hear the word ‘hospice’ or ‘palliative care’, the reaction is often one of sadness, fear, or perhaps even anger. These words carry a lot...
Honouring loved ones and healing at the Family Ceremonial Space
Throughout the year when sunlight enters the silo, something special happens at Hospice. In the Family Ceremonial Space located in the centre of the...
Congrats to the 2023 #YODOContest Winners!
Hospice of Waterloo Region (HWR) is proud to announce the winners of the 3rd annual short film competition — You Only Die Once: #YODOContest. The...
Meet The 2023 #YODOContest Judges
Hospice Waterloo Region (HWR) is excited to launch its 3rd annual short-film contest – You Only Die Once: #YODOContest — in partnership with the...
Celebrating Two Years in The Gies Family Centre
The official Grand Opening Celebration for The Gies Family Centre, Hospice Waterloo Region was held on March 21, 2020. On the second anniversary of...
Reflections on a New Year
The start of a new year is a time for reflecting on what has been accomplished in the past and looking forward to new opportunities and challenges. ...
Lights of Love: Anita and Bob’s Story
When Anita’s husband, Bob, received a palliative diagnosis this past spring, they knew their time together would be precious and shortened. Looking...
Welcoming Special Visitors: Chester & Esau
In the fall of 2022, we had an opportunity to welcome some very special visitors to Hospice Waterloo Region's Waterloo offices. Chester the pony and...
Announcing the 2023 #YODOContest Shortlist
Introducing the Shortlist of Filmmakers for the 2023 #YODOContest!Hospice of Waterloo Region (HWR) and the Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) have...
Grief is Not a Problem to be Solved
To be human is to feel pain — to be affected. A human life is vulnerable to the inevitability of change. When we are deprived of something or...
Day Away Program
"It's about friendship, communication, having a laugh, and doing something together."Hospice care is focused on providing opportunities for quality...
A Special Volunteer: Dusty the Lab
With your support, we offer compassionate care and companionship to the families we serve.Hospice receives a special visitor every Tuesday. Wearing...
Celebrating 10 Years of Hike for Hospice
Waterloo, ON — Hospice Waterloo Region is celebrating its 10th Annual Hike For Hospice event on Sept. 25th, in support of the exceptional service...
Guest Blog: End-Of-Life Care For Your Pet
We want to say a very special thank you to The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth for contributing this blog post to Hospice...
Award-Winning Films: 2022 #YODOContest
Hospice Waterloo Region (HWR) partnered with the Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) in 2022 for the 2nd annual short-film competition — You Only Die...
Connecting With Our Indigenous Community
Here at Hospice of Waterloo Region we have been so grateful for opportunities to build new and existing relationships with our community, and in...
Honouring Our Volunteers
We are thrilled to be celebrating volunteers who have been with Hospice of Waterloo Region for 20, 15, 10 and 5 years. Volunteers at Hospice support...
Supporting the LGBTQ2+ Community
Hospice Waterloo Region is proud to support Pride Month Hospice Waterloo Region (HWR) is proud to support members of the LGBTQ2+ community with...
Bereavement Support
Karen's family share their story...A terminal diagnosis can be devastating for a family, and requires much support. Karen, a long-time gardening...
Being a Palliative Care Nurse
In order to give care, we need to take care...I feel that being a palliative care nurse has made me a better person. I’m not referring to what some...
Remembering Loved Ones on Special Days
Coping With Grief on Mother's Day and Father's DayHolidays and special days can be challenging and stressful, especially when grieving the death of...
Caring Together Newsletter
Caring Together is a special newsletter to thank our valued supporters who make our mission possible...so that we may engage our community to...
Resources for Caregivers
April 5th is National Caregiver Day, which is a day to recognize the significant contributions of the caregivers in our lives, who sacrifice their...
Congrats to the #YODOContest Winners!
Hospice of Waterloo Region (HWR) is proud to announce the winners of the 2nd annual short film competition — You Only Die Once: #YODOContest. The...
Take a Tour of The Gies Family Centre
Welcome to the New Home of Hospice Waterloo RegionThe Gies Family Centre officially opened in March 2021. Recognizing that COVID made it challenging...
Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Pet
The loss of a pet is heartbreaking. They are family members, companions, confidants, and often the most comfortable social interaction we may have....
Meet the 2022 #YODOContest Judges!
Hospice Waterloo Region (HWR) is excited to launch its 2nd annual short-film contest – You Only Die Once: #YODOContest — in partnership with the...
What to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving
We live in a death denying and pain-avoidant society. Grief and loss are often taboo subjects. When faced with death, grief, and loss we often...
Meet the Shortlist of #YODOContest Filmmakers
You Only Die Once: #YODOContest is about living well until you die. This short film contest, being hosted in partnership with the Grand River Film...
2021: A Milestone Year
A Look Back at 2021The year 2021 was a significant one for Hospice Waterloo Region. We celebrated the grand opening of our new home, The Gies Family...
Coping With Grief During the Holidays
Coping with Special Days and Holidays Holidays and special days can be challenging and stressful, especially when grieving the death of a loved...
Lights of Love: Linda’s Story
It Was My Time With My DadHospice Waterloo Region’s Lights of Love is a wonderful way to become part of our compassionate community by helping to...
A Look Back: Lights of Love
A Look Back At Our Inaugural Lights of Love Outdoor Lighting and Memorial CeremonyOn Sunday, Nov. 28, we hosted our inaugural Lights of Love outdoor...
Shortlist for the 2022 #YODOContest
#YODOContest: Announcing the Shortlist of Filmmakers!Hospice of Waterloo Region (HWR) and the Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) have partnered on a...
A History of Hospice Palliative Care
A Look at Hospice Palliative Care in Canada You probably already know that Canadians are well-regarded the world over as a polite and friendly...
Grief in the Digital Age
Grief in the Digital AgeHumans have used technology to record and remember the past since the advent of hieroglyphs, cuneiform, and the earliest...
Announcing the 2nd Annual #YODOContest!
Attention Filmmakers and Storytellers in Waterloo Region!Hospice of Waterloo Region (HWR) is proud to partner once again with the Grand River Film...
Summer at The Gies Family Centre
Looking Back at our First Summer in The Gies Family CentreThe Gies Family Centre Hospice Waterloo Region officially opened in March 2021, including...
Come Hike and Bike With Us!
Join us for this year's Hike and Bike for Hospice of Waterloo Region!Every September, hundreds of people lace up their hiking shoes, pump up their...
Visit the Gardens at The Gies Family Centre
Our Gardens: The First SummerSince the grand opening of The Gies Family Centre in March of this year, we have been busy opening the Cook Family...
2021 #YODOContest: Winning Films
Watch the Winning #YODOContest FilmsHospice Waterloo Region (HWR) partnered with the Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) in 2020/2021 for the inaugural...
Send Messages of Love and Hope
The community is invited to participate in Hands to HeartsWe all love to receive cards in the mail. And in this time of COVID, it feels even more...
Supporting the LGBTQ2+ Community
Hospice Waterloo Region is proud to support Pride Month Hospice Waterloo Region (HWR) is proud to support members of the LGBTQ2+ community with...
Opening the Cook Family Residence
When I began working at Hospice Waterloo Region in September 2020, I walked in knowing that we were building — and opening — a 10-bed hospice in the...
Announcing the #YODOContest Winners!
Announcing the Winners of Hospice Waterloo Region's Inaugural Short Film Contest, #YODOContestHospice Waterloo Region (HWR) is proud to announce the...
Join Us for Hike for Hospice!
Hospice Waterloo Region is celebrating its 11th Annual Hike For Hospice event on Sept. 24th, in support of the exceptional service and care provided...
Watch the award-winning 2023 #YODOContest Films!
Watch the Winning #YODOContest FilmsHospice Waterloo Region (HWR) partnered with the Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) in 2023 for its third-annual...
Celebrating 30 Years of History
As we celebrate this 30th anniversary year it would appear we are a completely different organization today, than we when we started 30 years ago....
Celebrating Our Volunteers!
On a warm evening in June, staff, volunteers, donors, board members and community supporters gathered for our annual Volunteer Recognition Evening...
Complementary Therapies at Hospice Waterloo Region
In the field of palliative care today, there is an increased focus on the importance and benefits of holistic therapies. Several of our volunteers...
‘Palliative’ is Not a Four-Letter Word
When people hear the word ‘hospice’ or ‘palliative care’, the reaction is often one of sadness, fear, or perhaps even anger. These words carry a lot...
Honouring loved ones and healing at the Family Ceremonial Space
Throughout the year when sunlight enters the silo, something special happens at Hospice. In the Family Ceremonial Space located in the centre of the...
Congrats to the 2023 #YODOContest Winners!
Hospice of Waterloo Region (HWR) is proud to announce the winners of the 3rd annual short film competition — You Only Die Once: #YODOContest. The...
Meet The 2023 #YODOContest Judges
Hospice Waterloo Region (HWR) is excited to launch its 3rd annual short-film contest – You Only Die Once: #YODOContest — in partnership with the...
Celebrating Two Years in The Gies Family Centre
The official Grand Opening Celebration for The Gies Family Centre, Hospice Waterloo Region was held on March 21, 2020. On the second anniversary of...
Reflections on a New Year
The start of a new year is a time for reflecting on what has been accomplished in the past and looking forward to new opportunities and challenges. ...
Lights of Love: Anita and Bob’s Story
When Anita’s husband, Bob, received a palliative diagnosis this past spring, they knew their time together would be precious and shortened. Looking...
Welcoming Special Visitors: Chester & Esau
In the fall of 2022, we had an opportunity to welcome some very special visitors to Hospice Waterloo Region's Waterloo offices. Chester the pony and...
Announcing the 2023 #YODOContest Shortlist
Introducing the Shortlist of Filmmakers for the 2023 #YODOContest!Hospice of Waterloo Region (HWR) and the Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) have...
Grief is Not a Problem to be Solved
To be human is to feel pain — to be affected. A human life is vulnerable to the inevitability of change. When we are deprived of something or...
Day Away Program
"It's about friendship, communication, having a laugh, and doing something together."Hospice care is focused on providing opportunities for quality...
A Special Volunteer: Dusty the Lab
With your support, we offer compassionate care and companionship to the families we serve.Hospice receives a special visitor every Tuesday. Wearing...
Celebrating 10 Years of Hike for Hospice
Waterloo, ON — Hospice Waterloo Region is celebrating its 10th Annual Hike For Hospice event on Sept. 25th, in support of the exceptional service...
Guest Blog: End-Of-Life Care For Your Pet
We want to say a very special thank you to The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth for contributing this blog post to Hospice...
Award-Winning Films: 2022 #YODOContest
Hospice Waterloo Region (HWR) partnered with the Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) in 2022 for the 2nd annual short-film competition — You Only Die...
Connecting With Our Indigenous Community
Here at Hospice of Waterloo Region we have been so grateful for opportunities to build new and existing relationships with our community, and in...
Honouring Our Volunteers
We are thrilled to be celebrating volunteers who have been with Hospice of Waterloo Region for 20, 15, 10 and 5 years. Volunteers at Hospice support...
Supporting the LGBTQ2+ Community
Hospice Waterloo Region is proud to support Pride Month Hospice Waterloo Region (HWR) is proud to support members of the LGBTQ2+ community with...
Bereavement Support
Karen's family share their story...A terminal diagnosis can be devastating for a family, and requires much support. Karen, a long-time gardening...
Being a Palliative Care Nurse
In order to give care, we need to take care...I feel that being a palliative care nurse has made me a better person. I’m not referring to what some...
Remembering Loved Ones on Special Days
Coping With Grief on Mother's Day and Father's DayHolidays and special days can be challenging and stressful, especially when grieving the death of...
Caring Together Newsletter
Caring Together is a special newsletter to thank our valued supporters who make our mission possible...so that we may engage our community to...
Resources for Caregivers
April 5th is National Caregiver Day, which is a day to recognize the significant contributions of the caregivers in our lives, who sacrifice their...
Congrats to the #YODOContest Winners!
Hospice of Waterloo Region (HWR) is proud to announce the winners of the 2nd annual short film competition — You Only Die Once: #YODOContest. The...
Take a Tour of The Gies Family Centre
Welcome to the New Home of Hospice Waterloo RegionThe Gies Family Centre officially opened in March 2021. Recognizing that COVID made it challenging...
Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Pet
The loss of a pet is heartbreaking. They are family members, companions, confidants, and often the most comfortable social interaction we may have....
Meet the 2022 #YODOContest Judges!
Hospice Waterloo Region (HWR) is excited to launch its 2nd annual short-film contest – You Only Die Once: #YODOContest — in partnership with the...
What to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving
We live in a death denying and pain-avoidant society. Grief and loss are often taboo subjects. When faced with death, grief, and loss we often...
Meet the Shortlist of #YODOContest Filmmakers
You Only Die Once: #YODOContest is about living well until you die. This short film contest, being hosted in partnership with the Grand River Film...
2021: A Milestone Year
A Look Back at 2021The year 2021 was a significant one for Hospice Waterloo Region. We celebrated the grand opening of our new home, The Gies Family...
Coping With Grief During the Holidays
Coping with Special Days and Holidays Holidays and special days can be challenging and stressful, especially when grieving the death of a loved...
Lights of Love: Linda’s Story
It Was My Time With My DadHospice Waterloo Region’s Lights of Love is a wonderful way to become part of our compassionate community by helping to...
A Look Back: Lights of Love
A Look Back At Our Inaugural Lights of Love Outdoor Lighting and Memorial CeremonyOn Sunday, Nov. 28, we hosted our inaugural Lights of Love outdoor...
Shortlist for the 2022 #YODOContest
#YODOContest: Announcing the Shortlist of Filmmakers!Hospice of Waterloo Region (HWR) and the Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) have partnered on a...
A History of Hospice Palliative Care
A Look at Hospice Palliative Care in Canada You probably already know that Canadians are well-regarded the world over as a polite and friendly...
Grief in the Digital Age
Grief in the Digital AgeHumans have used technology to record and remember the past since the advent of hieroglyphs, cuneiform, and the earliest...
Announcing the 2nd Annual #YODOContest!
Attention Filmmakers and Storytellers in Waterloo Region!Hospice of Waterloo Region (HWR) is proud to partner once again with the Grand River Film...
Summer at The Gies Family Centre
Looking Back at our First Summer in The Gies Family CentreThe Gies Family Centre Hospice Waterloo Region officially opened in March 2021, including...
Come Hike and Bike With Us!
Join us for this year's Hike and Bike for Hospice of Waterloo Region!Every September, hundreds of people lace up their hiking shoes, pump up their...
Visit the Gardens at The Gies Family Centre
Our Gardens: The First SummerSince the grand opening of The Gies Family Centre in March of this year, we have been busy opening the Cook Family...
2021 #YODOContest: Winning Films
Watch the Winning #YODOContest FilmsHospice Waterloo Region (HWR) partnered with the Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) in 2020/2021 for the inaugural...
Send Messages of Love and Hope
The community is invited to participate in Hands to HeartsWe all love to receive cards in the mail. And in this time of COVID, it feels even more...
Supporting the LGBTQ2+ Community
Hospice Waterloo Region is proud to support Pride Month Hospice Waterloo Region (HWR) is proud to support members of the LGBTQ2+ community with...
Opening the Cook Family Residence
When I began working at Hospice Waterloo Region in September 2020, I walked in knowing that we were building — and opening — a 10-bed hospice in the...
Announcing the #YODOContest Winners!
Announcing the Winners of Hospice Waterloo Region's Inaugural Short Film Contest, #YODOContestHospice Waterloo Region (HWR) is proud to announce the...