Programs and services for physical, emotional, spiritual, informational and practical support needs of individuals living with a life-limiting illness, their families/caregivers * services can be provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care homes * bereavement support available to the general public who have not been previously connected to the hospice for end-of-life care * volunteer opportunities available


Services and programs:

• Community program: Care Coordination and Counselling (nurses and social workers visit palliative individuals and their caregivers to discuss their needs * help navigating the healthcare system * coordinate and monitor support services) * Palliative Physician Care * Spiritual Care * Wellness Day Program (socialization and peer support activities such as games, cards, arts and crafts, guest speakers, gentle exercise, etc) * Wellness therapies (therapeutic touch, massage and acupressure foot massage, pet therapy, and acupuncture to individuals living with a limiting illness and/or their family caregivers) * Caregiver Support * Grief and Bereavement Care
• Residential program - 12 bed residential hospice * 24-hour end-of-life care in a home-like environment during an individual's last weeks of life * pain and symptom management
• Home visitation - Trained volunteers provide support and companionship* respite to families and caregivers
• Resources - Workshops, lectures and information sessions about hospice palliative care for members of the community and for health care professionals

Services and Programs:

• Care for families and caregivers