Dundas County Hospice
General Information
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Service Type
Support Groups
Program
Volunteer Program: trained, screened, supervised volunteers to sit with clients in their homes companionship for clients and respite for caregivers, or provide other practical assistancePalliative Day Program: discussions, music, chair yoga, crafts, games, puzzles, pet therapies, meditation and occasional outings nutritious lunch and snacks provided transportation can be arrangedEquipment Loan Program (Palliative and Community): short-term and long-term loan of equipment such as electric lift chairs, walkers, wheelchairs, bath seats, raised toilet seats, etc soft supplies such as: sheepskin, bed pads, etcComplementary Therapies: in-home foot care, massage, meditation for less mobile clients as availableCaregiver Support: support for caregivers in a group setting, or one-on-one with volunteers or staff also connecting with other helpful community resourcesBereavement Support: support for grieving family and friends in a group setting, one-on-one with volunteers or staff, also connecting with other helpful community resourcesPalliative Education: online training for volunteers grief and bereavement enhanced volunteer training advanced care planning community education community presentations continuous learning opportunities library of books and resources (online and physical) touching on a number of relevant topics available for borrowing