Bow Valley Palliative

05/30/2026

𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞.

Different types of dementia can affect memory, language, behaviour, movement, decision-making, and daily life in different ways. Understanding these differences can help families recognize changes earlier and seek support sooner.

At Bow Valley Palliative, we see firsthand the impact dementia can have on individuals and those who care for them. Through our Dementia Care Team and community partnerships, we are committed to helping people navigate these challenges with compassion and understanding.

Thank you to Alzheimer's Society for creating this helpful visual resource. We encourage you to learn more by visiting their website and exploring the supports available.

05/26/2026

Grief can feel heavy, isolating, and hard to put into words. Sometimes, simply being outside, walking beside others, and taking space to breathe can help.

This summer, “𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟: 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬” offers a gentle opportunity to connect with nature, reflection, and community while navigating grief and loss together.

We’re grateful to Alberta Parks and Mount Royal University for continuing to support this meaningful program and the compassionate care work happening in our community.

For registration details, please contact [email protected]

05/25/2026

Caregiving can be meaningful, rewarding, exhausting, emotional — and sometimes overwhelming all at once.

Whether you are supporting a parent, partner, friend, or family member through illness, you are not alone.

We recently came across this helpful resource from Canadian Virtual Hospice called CaregiversCan, filled with practical information, guidance, and support for caregivers navigating different stages of the journey.

🌿 Explore the resource here:
https://www.virtualhospice.ca/caregiving/

Sometimes even small reminders, tools, or words of support can make a difference along the way.

05/22/2026

Looking for something fun to do this Saturday?

The Banff Locals’ Days Celebration is happening May 23 from 11 AM – 3 PM at the Banff High School Sports Field with live music, BBQ, family fun, and a silent auction — all supporting local community organizations through the Pursuit Community Fund.

We’re grateful for Pursuit’s continued support of community initiatives in the Bow Valley and invite you to check it out if you’re in the area this weekend.

05/20/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞.
It happens month after month, through people who choose to walk alongside others when support is needed most.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 is a community of monthly donors helping bring comfort, guidance, grief support, dementia care, and compassionate care closer to home in the Bow Valley.

By joining, you become part of something lasting.

Learn more or join the Compassion Club today: https://www.bvpal.ca/compassion-club

05/17/2026

Sometimes grief comes quietly in the form of a wagging tail, a favourite spot on the couch, or the silence left behind after losing a beloved pet. 💛

We appreciated this thoughtful post shared by The Children's Grief Foundation of Canada, reminding us how important honesty, patience, and connection can be when supporting children through pet loss.

At Bow Valley Palliative, we believe every grief journey matters — including the ones that are sometimes overlooked. Small conversations, shared memories, and simply being present for one another can make a meaningful difference.

Because grief comes in many forms, and no one should have to carry it alone.

05/15/2026

This National Nursing Week, we’re proud to join the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA-AIIC) campaign celebrating The Power of Nurses to Transform Health. 💙

Over the past few days, we had the opportunity to visit nurses across the Bow Valley with small appreciation bags as a thank you for the care, compassion, and strength they bring to our community every day.

This photo was taken with the Acute Care nursing team at Canmore General Hospital during our visits to Canmore General Hospital, Bow River Lodge, Banff Mineral Springs Hospital, and Origin at Spring Creek.

Thank you to all nurses for the incredible difference you make in people’s lives — today and every day. 💛

05/12/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞!

Join us on August 13, 2026 at the beautiful Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club for a day of golf, community, and compassionate care in the Bow Valley. From mountain views to great company, this event continues to be one of our favourite days of the year — and spots fill quickly every year.

This year is especially meaningful as we continue moving forward with The Pestell Centre for Compassionate Care, helping expand access to hospice palliative care in our community. 💛

Register as an individual or gather your friends, family, or coworkers and create a team!

👉 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3e7e8cw7

05/11/2026

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! 🌿

This month, we’re sharing highlights from a busy and meaningful spring at Bow Valley Palliative — including our Banff Open House, Volunteer Appreciation Event, updates on the 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞, upcoming community programs, and reflections for 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡.

You’ll also find community stories, ways to get involved, and exciting updates including our upcoming 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞 tournament.

Thank you for continuing to walk alongside us and support compassionate care across the Bow Valley. 💛

Bow Valley Palliative May 2026 Newsletter