Pictou County Palliative Care Society

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A dedicated group of volunteers who care about the quality of life for those who are nearing the end of theirs.

We focus on your needs at home by recognizing "the little things matter."

10/30/2026

A great opportunity to share your story, research , project , pilot …with an audience at the upcoming provincial conference next May 2027.

📢 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS | NSHPCA CONFERENCE 2027

Care Without Boundaries: Palliative Care Across Settings and Stages of Life

Have research, innovative practices, or lived experiences that could help shape the future of hospice palliative care? We want to hear from you!

The Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association invites healthcare professionals, researchers, community organizations, and individuals with lived experience to submit abstracts for our 2027 Provincial Conference.

Join us in sharing knowledge, exploring new approaches, and advancing compassionate, person-centred care across Nova Scotia.

📅 Conference: May 6 & 7, 2027
📍 Location: Pictou County Wellness Centre
⏰ Abstract Submission Deadline: January 8, 2027

🔗 Submission guidelines and conference information:
https://nshpcaconference.com

Help shape the conversation. Share your expertise. Submit your abstract today!

10/20/2026

Our advocacy is guided by the voices of individuals, families, caregivers, community organizations, and professionals who understand what compassionate care

10/14/2026

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💕 You’re Invited to The Caring Closet! 💕
Hosted by WOMEN ALIKE Pictou County – Breast Cancer Survivors Society

🎀 A little support, a little friendship, and a whole lot of hope! 🎀

Are you or someone you know navigating life after breast cancer? We invite you to join us at The Caring Closet, a welcoming and caring space for breast cancer survivors. 💗

We have a selection of new and gently used items available FREE of charge that may be just what you need, including:

💗 Prostheses
💗 Bras
💗 Vests
💗 Wigs
💗 And more!

📅 Thursday, October 15th, 2026
📍 Aberdeen Hospital Cafeteria
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

☕ Come enjoy a coffee, have a friendly chat, and spend some time with people who understand. Whether you’re looking for something specific, a little encouragement, or simply some friendly conversation, you are welcome here!

✨ Good coffee fills the cup, good friends fill the heart. ✨

Please share this post with anyone who might benefit from this event. Let’s spread the word, support one another, and remind every survivor that they are not alone. 💕

We look forward to seeing you there!

10/05/2026

Think about joining our cooking group the first Wednesday of each month. The group will meet this Wednesday at 5:30 in the kitchen at Trinity United.

And the menu is...

Chili
Cornbread
Apple Crisp

Come be nourished!

09/16/2026

Join people from across Nova Scotia for a day of learning, connection, and collaboration focused on strengthening grief support.

09/08/2026

Pictou County Palliative Care Society recently donated copies of “The Five Invitations “ to Pictou Antigonish Regional Libraries. The book is available now at your local branch and will also be featured in a series of Death Cafes -
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Shown in the photo here are Shawna Coleman, PCPCares Chairperson, Trecia Schell, Community Services Librarian and Dominic Boyd, Vice Chairperson PCPCares. Dominic will also be the facilitator for “The Five Invitations” book focus.

The five invitations are:

1. Don’t Know Mind — Be open to uncertainty rather than needing to have all the answers.

2. Welcome Everything, Push Away Nothing — Meet life as it is, including difficult experiences.

3. Bring Your Whole Self to the Experience — Allow yourself to be fully present and authentic.

4. Find a Place of Rest in the Middle of Things — Discover stillness even when life is chaotic.

5. Cultivate Don’t-Knowing / Learn to Let Go — Release our attachment to control and recognize impermanence.

Please consider joining us.
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Frank Ostaseski draws these lessons from decades of accompanying people who are dying. The book isn’t really about how to die—it’s about how being close to death can teach us how to live.

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New Glasgow, NS

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http://pcpcares.org/

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