Hospice Care Ottawa

Companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-limiting illness

Home Support Program: Comfort and practical support through visiting volunteers

Benefits include:

• Initial visit by a community nurse for assessment and referral
• Volunteer visiting for companionship and practical support
• Respite for families up to 4 hours/week
• Telephone support
• Caregiver support

Day Hospice Program: If an individual is still able to get out of the home and can transfer with minimal assistance, the Day Hospice program can provide a day away for him/her and a break for the caregiver

Benefits include:

• Weekly social interaction with peers
• Variety of activities may include art, cards, board games, music, reiki and/or massage
• Emotional support
• Respite for caregivers
• Weekly nurse assessments and communication with physicians as needed

Hospice Residential Care Program: when being at home is no longer possible Hospice Care Ottawa provides 24 hour residential care in a home-like and peaceful setting

Family Support Program: helps family members and friends care for someone diagnosed with a life-threatening illness * bereavement follow-up available * individual basis or in group settings for adults, youth and children

Bereavement Support: support through the grieving process by staff and trained volunteers

Programs include:

• Drop-In Groups
• Partner/Spousal Support Groups
• Retreats
• Group Walks
• Counselling
• Information and Referral

• Health Care - Hospice / Palliative Care