What is Hospice?
Hospice palliative care relieves suffering and improves people’s quality of life when no cure for their illness is possible. The essential aspects of Hospice Palliative Care are pain relief and psychological, social, and cultural support for the patient and their family. Hospice care is most often provided at home or in a hospice.
Given a choice, 75% of Canadians would prefer to die at home, surrounded by loved ones. However, care at the end of life can be emotionally and physically demanding. Skilled volunteer teams provide care and respite, making it possible for people to die at home. When dying at home is not possible, hospices often provide a residence where specialized nursing care is available.
You are not alone, Huron Hospice can help make moments matter.For 30 years, Huron Hospice has provided compassionate care, emotional support, and practical assistance to individuals and families facing a life-limiting illness. Our care often includes managing grief and bereavement. Care can be provided in a home, a hospital, or a long-term care setting. Since 2018, specially trained nurses and volunteers have provided care at Bender House.
There are no fees for our services.There are no charges for any of our services. No co-pay.
However, there is a cost to Huron Hospice for providing them.
The Ontario government contributes half of our annual revenue. They only pay some of the cost of nursing services. That means we rely on the incredible generosity of donors to fully fund our services.
Community Hospice
Palliative care, caregiver relief. We know many people would prefer to die at home surrounded by friends and family in their own space. Our trained volunteers can help make this possible.
Bender House
Dying at home can be difficult for any family. We provide a home away from home with professional care. Our nursing team supported by volunteers offer 24/7 care so your family can focus on being a family.
Grief Services
Loss is an inevitable part of life and grief is the natural reaction. Sometimes we need a little help learning how to manage our grief. Online or in person, we are here to help.
Resources
We know people have questions about the care we provide. Sometimes people do not know the kinds of questions to ask. We have anticipated this and provide answers to your questions.
Volunteer Services
Reasons to Volunteer
If you are wondering if you are suited to Hospice volunteering, review this checklist to determine if you’re ready!
Am I Ready?
Volunteer Services are an integral component of the Hospice Program. You have an interest in the Hospice concept.
Join Our Board
Huron Hospice is a registered charity that provides hospice palliative care in our rural communities.
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BELIEF STATEMENT
We believe that death is a natural part of living, and access to hospice palliative care and end-of-life supports is a human right for all
OUR MISSION
To provide compassionate hospice palliative care and bereavement support in our rural communities to individuals and their loved ones while supporting the well-being of staff and volunteers.
OUR VISION
In collaboration with community partners, Huron Hospice will be a rural centre of excellence in the provision of hospice palliative care and bereavement support in the hospice and within the community.
