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The word HOSPICE once meant a house of rest for travelers. Today, hospice means a philosophy of care. Dundas County Hospice recognizes the uniqueness of individuals and their families, and how life-threatening illness affects them. Its compassionate care is directed at improving their lives physically, emotionally and spiritually. There is no charge for our services. We provide, with the consent of the patient:
We take a team approach to ensure that people have the information and the care they need. We work closely with physicians, hospitals, Community Care Access Centers, and religious communities.
Anyone can make a referral, ie; family members, doctor, nurse, friends, neighbours, etc.
Dundas County Hospice volunteers are special people who are warm and caring, and offer emotional support. Our volunteers are screened and interviewed, and complete training programs. They report regularly to the coordinator, work in co-operation with other staff and are given support and education. The volunteer may act as a companion to a patient and provide practical assistance such as reading, light meal preparation or just listening. They provide respite for family members by staying with patients.
If you or your organization would like to learn more about palliative care, issues related to life-threatening illness or the work of Dundas County Hospice please call us. Our speakers would be pleased to talk to your group.
Any person, adult or child, and their families, at any stage of a life-threatening disease. Dundas County Hospice accepts referrals from anyone. Examples include health and social agencies, nurses, physicians, clergy, friends, or clients and their families.
The word HOSPICE once meant a house of rest for travellers. Today, hospice means a philosophy of care.
Dundas County Hospice recognizes the uniqueness of individuals and their families, and how life-threatening illness affects them. Compassionate care is directed at improving lives physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Dundas County Hospice provides, with the consent of the client:
We take a team approach to ensure that people have the information and the care they need. We work closely with physicians, hospitals, Community Care Access Centre, Community Support Agencies, and religious communities.
Dundas County Hospice volunteers are special people who are warm and caring, and offer emotional support.
Our volunteers are carefully screened and interviewed, and complete training programs. They report regularly to the co-ordinator, work in co-operation with other staff and are given support and education.
They may act as a companion to a client and provide practical assistance such as reading, light meal preparation or just listening.
They provide relief for caregivers by staying with clients while the caregiver takes a break.
There is NO CHARGE for our services: Dundas County Hospice is a charitable organization. Our fundraising efforts include donations from individuals, businesses and community organizations, bequests and memorial donations, as well as special events.
Help us care for people with serious illnesses in your community.
Dundas County Hospice depends on your donations to provide its important services. Please help us by donating in any way you can. Donations are tax deductible.
Our speakers are pleased to talk to service clubs, churches and other community organizations. A resource library is available to the community.
We offer a 30 hour Palliative Care Course primarily for our visiting volunteers. Participation by others is welcome.
Over 200 books and 20 videos are available for loan at any time, to anyone.
To prevent unneeded expense for our clients, specialized items are loaned out as needed.
Monthly meetings providing support to prevent burn out and help to cope with stress.
State of the art video equipment is available to clients, their caregivers &/or families to record special events with loved ones or tape their own individual messages.
For clients who are confined or bedridden, arrangements are made for qualified persons to do home visits. Therapies can include hand, foot or hair care, art or music therapy, etc.
"You matter because you are.
You matter to the last moment of your life,
and we will do all we can,
not only to help you die peacefully,
but also to live until you die."- Cicely Saunders
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH ANY LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS, CALL US. WE CAN HELP
We are located at:
4324 Villa Drive
Box 228, Park Drive Villa
Williamsburg, ON K0C 2H0
email:
Telephone: 613-535-2215
Fax: 613-535-1749