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What Does Hospice Offer?
From the time of diagnosis of a serious illness, through the rest of life, and during bereavement our Hospice
services are here to support each person and their family. All of our volunteers receive excellent training in the
foundation of Hospice care. Many have advanced education related to end-of life care or grief.
When
a
person
receives
a
life-limiting
diagnosis,
our
NavCare
Volunteers
can
help
you
navigate
through
the
multitude
of
questions
and
challenges
you
might
encounter
as
your
life
becomes
integrated
with
health
care
services.
They
can
also
provide
information
about
what
your
journey
with
illness
might
be
like,
and
each
volunteer
provides emotional support
and an understanding and listening ear.
As
life
comes
to
a
close
our
Bedside
Volunteers
provide
respite
time
for
family,
companionship
for
those
who
become
house-bound,
and
a
quiet
and
peaceful
presence
during
the
last
days
of
life.
We
care
for
people
in
their
homes, in hospital and in facility.
If
a
person
resides
in
a
local
care
facility
but
has
no
family
in
the
area,
our
Friendly
Visitors
can
stop
by
regularly
to
play games, write letters, engage in conversation and share activities.
Grief
is
common
before
and
after
a
death
occurs.
Our
trained
Grief
Support
Volunteers
can
provide
information
for
family
members
and
friends
about
anticipatory
grief,
what
normal
grieving
looks
like,
and
resources
to
help
with
coping
and
moving
through
grief.
Support
can
be
provided
in
one-to-one
sessions
with
a
volunteer,
in
small
grief
support groups, or in the
children’s grief groups.
Dying and loss remain taboo subjects in society. The Greater
Trail Hospice Society seeks to help our local communities to
understand that dying is a natural part of our living experience.
We offer education to help people prepare for end of life (for
example, Advance Care Planning), we connect people with
appropriate resources, and we offer opportunities for dialogue
about living well when you have a life-limiting illness.
Our Mission: Through our presence, advocacy, education, and
leadership we offer compassionate and practical support during life-
limiting illness, end of life care, and grieving.
The Greater Trail Hospice Society