SCHC’s Community Hospice Program team is dedicated to providing compassionate, respectful and holistic care for individuals and families in Scarborough who are facing life-limiting illness and grief.
What is a Day Hospice Program?
For people experiencing living with a life-limiting illness, it can seem to be a never ending series of appointments, treatments and caregivers flowing in and out of one’s home. The illness takes over; it becomes a way of life; it becomes a new identity. Whether it is the person walking the journey of a life-limiting illness or their family, the whole situation is exhausting. One of the best gifts we can offer is a “day off from illness”.
This day gives a weekly change to the regular routine – offering entertainment, fun, laughter, food, complementary therapies, and a place to share with others who are traveling a similar journey. Illness closes in our walls and a stimulating learning and growing environment can help open the walls again. Day Hospice helps individuals to continue to find meaning and purpose and promotes quality of life by supporting the unique needs of each individual participant. We provide a positive and welcoming place, respecting the choices and wishes of our clients in a safe, confidential, judgement-free environment where folks can just “be” with what is.
The program will be facilitated by the Palliative Care Coordinator along with dedicated, trained Volunteers.
Benefits of Day Hospice
- Provides respite (a bit of freedom) for caregivers (76% of Canadians caring for a loved one feel in need of help).
- Enhances quality of life and celebrates each day to the fullest
- Offers opportunities to connect with others who are on a similar journey
- Empowers participants by their involvement in meaningful activities such as legacy work
Who Can Access Day Hospice
Program Details
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Date: Every Wednesday
Location:
SCHC
mid-Scarborough HUB
2660 Eglinton Ave East (at Brimley)
- Anyone living with a life-limiting illness
- 18 years of age and over
- Living in Scarborough
- Independent with activities of daily living (including medication administration)
Program Details
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Date: Every Wednesday
Location:
SCHC
mid-Scarborough HUB
2660 Eglinton Ave East (at Brimley)
- There are no user fees for participation in the Day Hospice
- Transportation can be arranged for a fee
- Light lunch provided
ContactPalliative Care Coordinator - Day Hospice
Name: Chrystella Chew Email: cchew@schcontario.ca Phone: (416)-642-9445 ext. 4440 |
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