Respite Care

Provided by: Hospice of Southern Kings County
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Service Description

Provides respite for individuals and families experiencing an end-of-life journey. Trained volunteers visit with clients where they live (home, hospital, nursing/community care home). Volunteers are there to listen, read aloud, chat, or just be quietly present with the individual who is ill and to provide a break to the caregiver. Support can also continue into the grieving process after death. Volunteers do not provide personal care, medication administration or overnight respite services.

Information

Eligibility:
Individuals and families experiencing an end-of-life journey
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Call or email to book an appointment to discuss needs * Referrals are also accepted from palliative care, the public, and physicians
Documents Required:
Not applicable
Program Hours:
Hours are set between the volunteer and the client * Visits can take place for part of the day or all day between morning and late evening * Overnight respite is not available
Language:
English
Website:
www.facebook.com/Hospice-of-Southern-Kings-County-147317485402087/
Coverage Area:
Southern Kings: Dundas and south * Vernon River and east

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