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 What is Hospice?
In
the middle ages, a hospice was a resting place
for travelers on a difficult journey. The modern
hospice movement began in London, England in
1967 when Dr. Cicely Saunders founded St.
Christopher's Hospice. Today, a hospice can be a
special place where people with life-threatening
illnesses are cared for or, like Hospice Muskoka,
it is a service that reaches out to people
wherever they might live.
You
may also see the word palliative care used
instead of hospice. Both words describe an
approach to care that considers the whole
person; their physical, emotional, and spiritual
needs.
What is Hospice Muskoka?
Hospice Muskoka is a community based volunteer
organization that serves the emotional and
social needs of individuals of all ages who are
facing a life-threatening illness.
Hospice Muskoka
embodies the spirit of 'living in comfort and
dignity and hope'
We are people at your side at a special time. We
are about quality of life.
Hospice Muskoka was incorporated in 1995 as a
not-for-profit charity and has been serving the
residents of South Muskoka ever since. Specially
trained visiting volunteers provide non-medical,
supportive care with a focus on the emotional
and social needs of the client base at
home, in hospital, in seniors’ residences and
nursing homes in the Towns of Bracebridge,
Gravenhurst and in the Township of Muskoka
Lakes.
Who can contact Hospice?
Anyone may call for information or
assistance. An assessment is done to learn what
your needs are and how we can help. Hospice will
arrange a volunteer visitor, keeping in mind the
needs and preferences of the person referred.
There is no fee for this service.
When do you
contact Hospice?
Our support is available from time of the
initial diagnosis of the illness.
How can you
help Hospice?
You can help by becoming a
trained volunteer visitor,
serving on the board or various committees, helping with
a variety of public awareness and
fundraising activities, telephone
and administrative support, taking out a
membership, or
making a donation.
Or become a member. Members help where we are
going in the future.
See our members page.
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