The Hospice Flute

Leslee Tassie provides musical support and comfort to both the person who is dying and to their loved ones.  The instrument or tool used in this work is the Native American Flute, which as long been recognized as a healing instrument and is frequently used in hospice work.  Please call Leslee for bookings at 705-645-5042, or e-mail: lt.wolfheart@gmail.com

Information and education resources as well as many books on palliative care and bereavement are available. Hospice has a small lending library of books, audio and video tapes. Knowledgeable speakers are also available to make presentations to community / groups about Hospice Muskoka, hospice palliative care, grief, bereavement and loss.

Here is a list of some of our available resources:
 

A Guide to Advance Care Planning
Helping you know and exercise your rights in preparing for a time when you may be unable to make decisions about your care
http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/seniors/english/programs/advancedcare/docs/AdvancedCare.Guide.pdf

Canadian Cancer Society - Pain Relief
A guide for people with cancer
http://www.cancer.ca/vgn/images/portal/cit_86751114/58/37/129286160cw_library_painrelief_en.pdf

Resuscitation
A Decision-making Guide for Patients, Families and Caregivers

In Difficult Times, Compassionate Care
Employment Insurance
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/sc/ei/benefits/compassionate.shtml

Hospice Palliative Care Fact Sheet

Mesothelioma Symptoms-an extensive database of information and resources for patients and their families to better understand the symptoms of Mesothelioma and the various aspects of diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, as well as life expectancy.        http://www.MesotheliomaSymptoms.com

Hospice Muskoka

29 Manitoba Street, P.O. Box 156

Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 1T6

Phone (705) 646-1697 Fax (705) 646-1609 Email: info@hospicemuskoka.com

Charitable registration # 890333263
Hospice Muskoka is a member of The Hospice Association of Ontario