December 11- Meeting
Speaker: Alex Allen from Hospice of Waterloo Region Community Relations Manager
-reached out to over 2600 people in 2024 in the region to educate on Hospice services with her team of ambassadors
-not just about palliative care, it’s about the whole person and making their current time special and catered to the individual
-engage with the community to inspire nurture and comfort
-services are throughout the region and townships
-3 brick and mortar properties
-care and support up to 18 months
-all services are free of charge
-many services for the individual in care: hairdresser, transportation, therapies etc
-caregiver support as well. Will send a volunteer over if the caregiver needs to leave or needs a break. Support group, therapies, art workshops and counselling
-bereavement support- walking groups, education sessions, therapy, art expression, yoga and memorial events
-community education: care planning, consultations, presentations
-Cook family residence: 11 beds, meals and snacks, counselling. Pet therapy. Less than 3 month prognosis
-Gies family residence: meeting rooms, programs
-how you can help? Volunteer, donations, attend a fundraising event