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Service Description:
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Companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness, bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close * services can be provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care homes
Volunteer Visiting: trained, screened, supervised volunteers to sit with clients in their homes * companionship for clients and respite for caregivers, or provide other practical assistance
Palliative Day Program: discussions, music, yoga, crafts, games, puzzles, pet therapies, meditation and occasional outings * nutritious lunch and snacks provided * transportation can be arranged
Equipment Loan Program: 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, etc
Complementary Therapies: in-home foot care, massage, etc, for less mobile clients
Caregiver Support: support for caregivers in a group setting, or one-on-one with volunteers or staff * also connecting with other helpful community resources
Bereavement Support: comfort and support for grieving family and friends in a group setting, one-on-one with volunteers or staff, also connecting with other helpful community resources
Library of Resources: variety of books and resources touching on a number of relevant topics available for borrowing
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