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# Margaret Bahen Hospice

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- [A Refreshed Better Living](https://www.myhospice.ca/a-refreshed-better-living/) - 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
- [Handbags for Hospice 2026](https://www.myhospice.ca/handbags4hospice/) - 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. Details Coming Soon For more information, please contact
- [Tee Off for Hospice 2026!](https://www.myhospice.ca/tee-off-for-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.
- [Janet’s Story](https://www.myhospice.ca/janets-story/) - 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
- [Hike for Hospice 2026](https://www.myhospice.ca/hikeforhospice/) - Thank you to our generous participants, sponsors, donors, dedicated Volunteers, and Staff to help make our event a success! We are deeply grateful for your support, which directly impacts residents living with life threatening illnesses and their families in York Region. Donations remain open until June 13th. Donate Today! Email us at
- [Handbags4Hospice2024](https://www.myhospice.ca/handbags4hospice2024/) - Aurora Armoury 89 Mosley St, Aurora, ON L4G 1V8 You can still make a meaningful impact. Your support helps ensure that families continue to access essential palliative care programs during one of life’s most difficult times. Events like #Handbags4Hospice allow Margaret Bahen Hospice and Doane House Hospice to provide programs and services at no
- [Help Provide Comfort and Care at Hospice](https://www.myhospice.ca/help-provide-comfort-and-care-at-hospice/) - 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
- [#GivingTuesday](https://www.myhospice.ca/giving-tuesday/) - GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea, a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past nine years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. GivingTuesday will take place on Tuesday, December 2 and is the opening
- [Janis story](https://www.myhospice.ca/janis-story/) - 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
- [Give Back](https://www.myhospice.ca/give-back/) - 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
- [Jay’s Story](https://www.myhospice.ca/jays-story/) - 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
- [](https://www.myhospice.ca/destination-staycation/) - 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
- [GiveShop @ Hospice](https://www.myhospice.ca/giveshop/) - GiveShop is a marketplace app that allows you to buy and sell items in your community, with the proceeds going towards the charity of your choice. We are excited to announce that we have a Virtual Garage Sale on GiveShop! Margaret Bahen Hospice & Doane House Hospice has entered a team into a Virtual Garage
- [Fall 50/50 raffle](https://www.myhospice.ca/fall-50-50-raffle/) - We are excited to announce our second raffle is live! Get your tickets today in support of Margaret Bahen Hospice and Doane House Hospice! All funds raised through this raffle will help us to continue providing essential hospice palliative care services and supports to members of the York Region community during one of life’s most
- [Community Supporters](https://www.myhospice.ca/thankyou/) - Thank you doesn’t seem enough! It takes many contributions from individuals, companies, businesses and organizations annually, to guarantee our continued success in offering hospice programs and services free of charge.
- [GivingTuesday 2022](https://www.myhospice.ca/givingtuesday-2022/) - GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past nine years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. GivingTuesday will be taking place on Tuesday, November 29th and is the
- [Sue's story](https://www.myhospice.ca/sues-story/) - 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!
- [MARGARET BAHEN HOSPICE – NOW HIRING!](https://www.myhospice.ca/margaret-bahen-hospice-now-hiring/) - We are now hiring for the Margaret Bahen Hospice located in Newmarket. For more information and a list of the available positions please see below. Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Fundraising Assistant
- [Hike for Hospice Celebration Event](https://www.myhospice.ca/hike-for-hospice-celebration-event/)
- [Day of Care](https://www.myhospice.ca/day-of-care/) - The Day of Care Program at Margaret Bahen Hospice provides families and community members the opportunity to mark a special day in memory or recognition of a loved one. There are no costs to residents and families to stay at our Hospice, however donations from the community ensure that our programs remain available to those
- [WE STAND TOGETHER TO SUPPORT ONTARIO HEALTHCARE WORKERS](https://www.myhospice.ca/we-stand-together-to-support-ontario-healthcare-workers/) - Statement from Health Service Providers in Ontario’s Central Region We Stand Together to Support Respect and Safety for Ontario’s Workers Who Provide Care We, as leaders in Ontario’s health-care system, recognize every person has been impacted by the pandemic. We thank them for the sacrifices made over the past two years to protect our health-care
- [Donate](https://www.myhospice.ca/donate/)
- [Join the Patient, Client and Caregiver Partnership Council](https://www.myhospice.ca/join-the-patient-client-and-caregiver-partnership-council/) - The Southlake Community Ontario Health Team is a partnership of healthcare organizations that provide a wide range of high-quality healthcare services to the residents of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. The Patient, Client and Caregiver Partnership Council serves as the voice of patients, residents, clients, family members and caregivers of the Southlake Community
- [](https://www.myhospice.ca/give-the-gift-of-a-hot-meal/) - Having a warm meal is an essential part of the holidays. This year, we look to our Better Living family, including our Hospices in York Region, to bring meals to Seniors through our Meals on Wheels programs in North York and Don Mills. Your donation of $7.50 will provide a senior with a warm meal
- [tracy and stevens story](https://www.myhospice.ca/tracy-and-stevens-story/) - We’re thankful for: our mother’s love and compassionate hospice care Our mother, Mignonne (Mickie), raised us in a small northern town called Kirkland Lake. Although money was a bit tight, we never felt poor: our mom gave us the kind of richness that only love can provide. She was hard-working, dedicated to her family, and
- [Drews story](https://www.myhospice.ca/drews-story/) - I’m thankful for: a great love story and valuable grief support I met my late wife Diane in a crowded Toronto pub. After I drove her home in the rain, she invited me in for coffee and we stayed up the whole night talking. In the 37 years that followed, I never got bored of
- [](https://www.myhospice.ca/destination-staycation-hidden/) - Are you looking to see the world right from the comfort of your own home? Have you been waiting to see the Great Pyramids of Egypt? What about the beautiful Amalfi Coast? Or is it a dream of yours to experience the dazzling lights of the city of Paris at night? Well look no further!
- [Paul's story](https://www.myhospice.ca/pauls-story/) - My kids and I will always draw strength from the care and comfort their mom experienced in her last days. My wife Lori was only 44 when she died last fall, leaving me and our two children devastated. Lori and I met at teachers’ college in New Brunswick and quickly knew that we wanted to
- [Michelle’s Story](https://www.myhospice.ca/michelles-story/) - We belonged together like peas and carrots. Ian John Mason was my best friend and life partner. His infectious smile lit up the room. He was a proud son, brother, father and friend to many, especially his work mates at York Regional Police Services. Ian was strong and healthy. He played golf, hockey and baseball
- [Doane House Hospice Wins Spirit of Success Award](https://www.myhospice.ca/doane-house-hospice-wins-spirit-of-success-award/) - We are proud to announce that Doane House Hospice has won the Spirit of Success Not-for-Profit of the year award, presented by the East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce! Doane House Hospice has been a member of the East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce for over 10 years and this is the first time we have won
- [We Wear Because We Care About you](https://www.myhospice.ca/we-wear-because-we-care-about-you/) - As positive cases continue to rise in Toronto and York region, Better Living has responded with the launch of the "Why I Wear" social campaign. It is imperative that we act together NOW to protect our community and ourselves. There are 3 easy actions you can do to make a difference: 1. WEAR A MASK
- [Supporting My Neighbourhood Hospice](https://www.myhospice.ca/supporting-my-neighbourhood-hospice/)
- [Are you a Hospice Volunteer?](https://www.myhospice.ca/are-you-a-hospice-volunteer/) - I value life. I want to help people live their fullest possible life. I believe that people with life-limiting illnesses are not defined by their illness. Everyone has a story to tell, memories to share and new memories to make. I accept people where they are and respect the choices they have made. I have
- [Thanks to Bingo World Newmarket](https://www.myhospice.ca/thanks-to-bingo-world-newmarket/) - A big thank you to Bingo World Newmarket for giving both Doane House Community Hospice and Margaret Bahen Residential Hospice the opportunity to provide the Art Therapy program! They also support our volunteer services which is the essence of our hospice work.
- [COVID-19 - Temporary Visitor Changes to Our Hospice](https://www.myhospice.ca/covid-19-temporary-visitor-changes-to-our-home/) - The health, safety and well-being of our residents, visitors, volunteers and staff are of the utmost importance to us. We are closely monitoring the the development of COVID-19 pandemic. Margaret Bahen Hospice will remain open with additional precautionary measures, in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19, we have implemented changes to our procedures for
- [Call for donations](https://www.myhospice.ca/call-for-donations/) - Now more than ever our Community Support Services, Long Term Care Home and Residential Hospice services need support from the community. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly put a strain on our Personal Protective Equipment stock. At this time the usage of PPE is integral to the ongoing safety of our Clients, Residents and our Employees.
- [Angels work here!](https://www.myhospice.ca/angels-work-here/) - We have more than 350 front line workers that are tirelessly working through the COVID-19 pandemic by caring for Residents in our Long Term Care Home and at Margaret Bahen Hospice and helping Clients in the Community stay safe at home. To show our endless appreciation to our team, we are asking the community to
- [What a doctor wishes patients knew about the end](https://www.myhospice.ca/what-a-doctor-wishes-patients-knew-about-the-end/) - Our team of Palliative Care Doctors have amazing insight as they have cared for so many patients at the end of life. This is an interesting perspective and we are so glad that this conversation has reached such a broad audience. Hospice care can begin very early and continue long after the death of a

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- [Home](https://www.myhospice.ca/)
- [Events](https://www.myhospice.ca/margaret-bahen-hospice/events/)
- [Volunteer With Us](https://www.myhospice.ca/volunteer-with-us/) - Volunteer Opportunities Application Form The generosity and support provided by volunteers is vital to the daily operations of the hospice. Our volunteers help with a variety of tasks that include spending time with our residents, preparing meals and snacks in the kitchen, and assisting with office administration. Learn more about how to get involved
- [Board of Directors](https://www.myhospice.ca/who-we-are/board-of-directors/) - Better Living Health and Community Services, Better Living at Thompson House and the Better Living Charitable Foundation are governed by individual Boards of Directors. The 2024-2025 Board of Directors are as follows: Better Living Health and Community Services (including Margaret Bahen Hospice & Doane House Hospice) Sam Chinniah Robert Horne Rick Lustri Leslie Olsen Antonio
- [Application Form](https://www.myhospice.ca/application-form/) - You may print out the downloadable application form PDF and mail it to: Margaret Bahen Hospice Attn: Volunteer Services 653 Queen Street Newmarket, ON L3Y 2J1 OR you may download the fillable application form PDF, by following these steps: Save the fillable form to your desktop Open the saved form and fill out required fields
- [Margaret Bahen Hospice](https://www.myhospice.ca/margaret-bahen-hospice/) - The word “Hospice” is quite foreign to most people who have never dealt with the loss of a loved one. In fact, conversations around death and dying are avoided at all costs in most families yet it is one of life’s natural processes that each of us will eventually face. Generally, people would prefer to
- [Who We Are](https://www.myhospice.ca/who-we-are/) - The Margaret Bahen Hospice for York Region is a division of Better Living Health and Community Services. Better Living Health and Community Services is a charitable organization providing a range of programs and services for individuals in Toronto and York Region. Better Living Health and Community Services is committed to our mission by helping adults
- [Leadership Giving](https://www.myhospice.ca/ways-to-give/leadership-giving/) - Gifts of $5,000 or more can be transformational for our charity. Donors who share our vision and want to make an investment in the organization are encouraged to set up a meeting with our leadership. We want you to be informed and we also want to know the areas of greatest interest to you. Our
- [Legacy Giving](https://www.myhospice.ca/ways-to-give/legacy-giving/) - Wills & Bequests There is no greater gift to a charity than to leave a bequest in your will. We call it a Legacy Gift because it is realized after someone has died yet it allows them to continue to give long after they are gone. It’s a mark to say, “I was here and
- [new](https://www.myhospice.ca/new/) - new
- [Services](https://www.myhospice.ca/margaret-bahen-hospice/services/) - Care is delivered 24 hours a day, seven days a week by professionally trained staff: Registered Nurses (RN), Registered Practical Nurses (RPN), and Personal Support Workers (PSW)], specially trained hospice volunteers, and access to palliative care trained physicians. Our services at Margaret Bahen Hospice for York Region provide a holistic, client-centred approach to palliative care
- [Feedback](https://www.myhospice.ca/feedback/) - In effort to provide you with an exceptional experience we value your feedback! Feedback assists us to recognize the good work of the organization, ensures that the services provided meet the needs of our Clients and Residents and assists us to identify opportunities for improvement. Have a question about our services or how we can
- [Volunteer Opportunities](https://www.myhospice.ca/volunteer-opportunities/) - Be the difference! There are several ways that volunteers can assist and make an impact at the hospice: Anticipatory Grief Support Volunteers provide anticipatory grief support to individuals whose loved ones are currently ill and/or provide bereavement support to those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Complementary Therapies Complementary Therapy Volunteers provide
- [Support my hospice](https://www.myhospice.ca/support-my-hospice/)
- [Virtual Tour](https://www.myhospice.ca/margaret-bahen-hospice/virtual-tour/) - Are you considering Margaret Bahen Hospice for yourself or a loved one? View the video below to watch a virtual tour of our hospice. We hope you feel at home. For more information regarding our residential services at Margaret Bahen Hospice, or to arrange a visit, please contact us Phone: 905-967-1500 Email: info@myhospice.ca
- [Accessibility](https://www.myhospice.ca/accessibility/)
- [Community Hospice](https://www.myhospice.ca/community-hospice/) - In addition to our residential hospice, we provide visiting hospice services across the Central Local Health Integration Network (CLHIN). We partner with 5 community hospice organizations to deliver palliative care and support group services throughout the York region. To learn more about each of these community hospice organizations and what services they provide, follow the
- [Special Events](https://www.myhospice.ca/ways-to-give/special-events/) - Hike for Hospice Sunday May 6, 2018 Hike In Honour or In Memory of someone special Watch our website www.myhospice.ca for more information coming soon! Hike for Seniors: Stroll, Run & Roll Sunday May 6, 2018 We are so grateful to the many folks who came out to support exceptional services and programs for Seniors.
- [Fast Facts](https://www.myhospice.ca/fast-facts/) - Margaret Bahen Hospice for York Region (MBH) is the operator of a 10-bed residential hospice located in Newmarket Ontario MBH is a division of the Better Living Charitable Foundation Charitable Registration #896696804 RR0001 Address: 653 Queen Street Newmarket, ON L3Y 2J1 The Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation raised money from the community for the “bricks
- [Annual Giving](https://www.myhospice.ca/ways-to-give/annual-giving/) - In Honour You can make a donation In Honour of a loved one, a caregiver or someone else who you want to recognize. We will send an acknowledgement card on your behalf to the recipient and the charitable receipt to you. In Memory Donations In Memory are wonderful ways to pay tribute to someone special.
- [Ways to Give](https://www.myhospice.ca/ways-to-give/)
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- [Disclaimer](https://www.myhospice.ca/disclaimer/)
- [Admissions](https://www.myhospice.ca/margaret-bahen-hospice/admissions/) - Admission Criteria: 18 years of age or older with any life limiting illness who has elected a residential hospice as their desired care setting In the final stages of a life threatening, progressive or terminal illness, with a prognosis of approximately 3 months or less In a state of progressive functional decline Unable to manage
- [News](https://www.myhospice.ca/margaret-bahen-hospice/news/)
- [Philosophy](https://www.myhospice.ca/margaret-bahen-hospice/philosophy/) - The Margaret Bahen Hospice will be guided by a philosophy of care focusing on the physical, psycho-social, practical and spiritual needs of people living with a life-limiting illness and those caring for them. Hospice palliative care is aimed at the relief of suffering and improving the quality of life for persons who are living with,
- [Mission, Vision and Values](https://www.myhospice.ca/margaret-bahen-hospice/mission-vision-and-values/) - We believe our Mission, Vision, and Beliefs captures the values of our community and the spirit of our organization. They guide the daily decisions of our staff, help us to set the strategic priorities of our organization, provide the framework for measuring our success, and support us to meet our commitment to deliver quality services
- [Tools to Help You](https://www.myhospice.ca/tools-to-help-you/) - Resources for family/caregivers: Resources for healthcare professionals:

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