Better Living has grown over the years, expanding programs, services and supports in response to the changing needs of adults and seniors in the communities we serve. Our refreshed brand brings that growing Better Living family together more clearly, creating a more consistent and connected experience across our programs, services and locations. Where We Started… Continue reading A Refreshed Better Living
The signs weren’t obvious at first. When my husband Eiad began losing weight, we chalked it up to changes in his diet. The eczema was the heat of summer. His back pain and tiredness was unusual, but not alarming – we were getting older, after all. By the time Eiad was diagnosed with pancreatic… Continue reading Janet’s Story
When someone you love is nearing the end of their life, peace and dignity matter more than ever. That’s what the compassionate care of Margaret Bahen Hospice and Doane House Hospice makes possible for families in our community – families like Michelle’s. As the youngest of four children, Michelle was particularly close with her brother… Continue reading Help Provide Comfort and Care at Hospice
Support essential hospice services through our annual golf event Learn More For more information, please contact us at events@myhospice.ca or call (905) 967-1500 ext. 134.
We are excited to host our 4th annual Handbags for Hospice event on November 4 Events like #Handbags4Hospice allow Margaret Bahen Hospice and Doane House Hospice to provide programs and services at no cost to families in York Region at the time they are needed most. Learn More For more information, please contact us… Continue reading Handbags for Hospice 2026
From the desk of Janis K. Though she was less than five feet tall, you couldn’t miss my little sister – Lisa was a dynamo. Her joy was contagious, her confidence inspiring, and her love for our family unquestionable. Losing her at only 58 years old was devastating. My sister was sick for a long… Continue reading Janis story
Help provide the personal touches that make our hospice feel like home. When people think about a hospice, they might imagine it to be a somber setting. But at Margaret Bahen Hospice, there are moments of joy to be found in every day. Sometimes that means staff sitting with residents and listening to their favourite… Continue reading Give Back
Your support can give more families the gift of serenity. It never occurred to me that I might lose my brother one day. After all, I’d never known a life without him. John and I were the fourth and fifth of six siblings, and we were always close. We grew up in a small town… Continue reading Jay’s Story
Destination: Staycation is in support of the Better Living family of organizations, which includes seniors care and support in our long-term care home in the Don Mills and North York communities, programs offered through our location sites, and our residential and community hospice services in York Region. Through Destination: Staycation, our goal is to connect… Continue reading
You can give more families peace of mind… My husband Michael and I never had an empty house. From our three beautiful children to our combined 15 siblings and an endless number of friends, cousins, and their partners and kids, our home was always bursting at the seams with love, joyful chaos and lots of food!… Continue reading Sue’s story