At GP Care Society – We Care
GPPCS works with other agencies, local businesses and community members to establish a compassionate community that promotes living well by supporting others through care giving, dying and grieving.
What is Palliative Care?
Palliative Care is specialized client-centered end-of-life care. It aims to relieve suffering and improve the quality of living and dying. Palliative Care supports people living with life-threatening illnesses. It provides care for patients and their loved ones to meet each individual’s
- Medical needs
- Psychological needs
- Social needs
- Spiritual needs
- Practical needs
Where is Care Provided?
Palliative care considers that dying is an important part of living and that it is essential to manage pain and other symptoms effectively so that those facing death, and their loved ones, can devote their energies not to fighting physical discomfort, but to embrace the time they have left together.
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Recently diagnosed with a life-limiting illness?
GPPCS is here to help you along the way. We have collected and developed resources and work closely with other organization to ensure you are aware of what is available to you, and your loved ones. Below are some common questions people ask with a link to help you get started with answers. Please know that at if you have a question that is not in this list that you are encouraged to contact us directly so we can help you find the information you are seeking.
What will you experience with your care? Your Prognosis? Your feelings?
How to start a conversation with your family about your wishes?
What is Advance Care Planning and why should this matter to you?
Advance Care Planning Toolkit
Where can you find supports and resources for yourself and your loved ones? email us today.
Family and Caregiver Resources
When you care for a loved one with an advanced illness you are doing a remarkable thing, but you are taking on a challenging role. We are here to help you. We will provide you with information, resources, encouragement, and emotional support to give you the information you need to provide care.
Self-Care guide for Family and Caregivers
How do I talk to my loved ones about their final wishes?
What is compassion fatigue and how do I know if I have it?
Volunteers
Volunteers are an integral part of the palliative care journey. They can help from time of diagnosis through to grief and loss. Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society has a variety of volunteer programs to help clients and families.
Want to learn more about the volunteer programs we offer?
What is a Nav-Care Volunteer?
What is a Virtual Care Volunteer?
Want to learn more about what volunteers can do for you and your family?
Grief Resources
Grief is a normal human reaction to loss. Suffering the loss of a loved one can feel unbearable and hopeless. We work with our community to help you through this difficult time.
A guide to help you cope with the death of a loved one.
Online resources
Contact us for local resources and upcoming workshops
Events/Workshops
Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society hosts a multitude of educational events and workshops to help support all aspects of palliative care including:
Education for the healthcare professionals
Volunteer training Level 1 and Nav-Care
Self-care and Compassion fatigue workshops
Grief and Bereavement workshops
Sponsors/Funding
Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society is a small grass roots not-for-profit that relies on community sponsors, event fundraisers, grants and individual donations to help support our palliative care community.
Donations help in many ways:
- Develop and deliver new programs and supports to help you feel connected.
- Coordination and implementation of volunteer programs both in community and in facility
- Specialized palliative care education for healthcare professionals, caregivers, volunteers and you
- Awareness of palliative care supports, services and resources available to you
- Grief and Caregiver Supports for both the healthcare professional, the volunteer and you
- Equipment and furnishings for Prairie Lakes Hospice to provide comfort and a home-like environment
- Bursaries for palliative care education and betterment for healthcare professionals, caregivers, volunteers and you.
- One-time emergency funding for palliative care families in crisis by referral
News
What is happening in our world.
May 15th – International Day of Families
May 15th is International Day of Families!This day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families as well as to promote appropriate action. This includes social, economic, and demographic issues. It encourages countries to provide...
Grief & Loss – Writing To Heal
There are no ‘shoulds’ in grief. It will often take longer than it ‘should’ and always longer than you want it to. Writing through grief can be healing, as the words on paper are spoken from the heart. Authentic mourning anchored in feeling your feelings is an...
Savanna Creations
A big shout out to Savanna Creations! These ladies have been busy making quilts for all over the community. They were gracious enough to supply us with some absolutely beautiful quilts for the beds at the Prairie Lakes Hospice. Thank you again Ladies!...
National Hospice Palliative Care Week
Central Peace Palliative Care Week Submitted by Judy Brown Sunday, May 2nd to Sunday, May 9th is National Hospice Palliative Care Week. This is a one-week campaign to raise awareness of what hospice and palliative care is and how it can benefit people. It...
iPad/Tablet Course for Beginners
Covid has made many of us feel isolated, especially those that have trouble with technology. Lifelong Learning offers a course for iPad/Tablet beginners, so you can learn to stay connected with your loved ones. You can register at:...
Grief & Loss – Writing to Heal
Many people grieve in their own unique way. Writing can help work through that grief and loss you might be struggling with. Rain Down Words offers a workshop called " Grief & Loss, Writing to Heal" that focuses on writing practice and the healing power it can...
About Us
At Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society, our mission is to establish and maintain expert end-of-life care for community members with a terminal illness and to provide support for their families.
- We are a voice for the community
- We are an ear to public need
- We are a hand in action
Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society advocates for, and is the connection in the community for end-life-care.
Thank You to our Sponsors
Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society is the connection and advocates in the community for end-life-care. We support multiple programs and community events to raise awareness.
Core Funders
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If you would like to know more about becoming a funder or supporter for Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society please contact us.