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Palliative Community Programs

Carefor’s Palliative Community Programs offer people dealing with a terminal illness support in a variety ways. They help people connect with others and resources to manage the emotional and physical reality of this stage of their journey.

Available Programs

Palliative Day Program

The Palliative Day Program is supported by Carefor Hospice Cornwall & provides a welcoming, friendly environment that gives clients an opportunity to share with others going through similar life experiences.

Activities of the support group may include discussions, reflexology, therapeutic touch, music, massage, pet therapies, reading, games, puzzles, and guest speakers. Support services and a quiet room are also available throughout the client’s visit. A hot lunch and delicious snacks will be available throughout the day.
Volunteer Visiting Program

The Palliative Care Volunteer Visiting Program aims to ease the burden of dealing with a terminal illness. Our dedicated and helpful volunteers support clients and caregivers so they have the time and energy to enjoy the highest quality of life each day. Volunteers also help alleviate physical, emotional and spiritual suffering.

Our services include caregiver relief, outings, encouraging and supportive friendships where similar interests and activities are shared, support in times of crisis, and more.
Caregiver Support

The support group exists to provide social and emotional support to individuals with a terminal illness and their families, therefore allowing them to remain in their community. The support group compliments services already provided for terminally ill clients and their families residing in Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry. Anyone can make a referral: the client, caregiver, health care professional, clergy or a friend.

Activities that help people share with those going through similar experiences.

Helping ease the burden of dealing with a terminal illness.

An elderly man and women holding hands, their faces are out of frame.

A support group to help people and families dealing with terminal illness.

Volunteer at Hospice

Volunteers are an integral and valued part of our team at Carefor Hospice Cornwall.

We offer specialized training in all areas. All volunteers are required to have a valid police check on file to work within our organization. They also must take part in a Palliative Care Course, given by a registered health care professional. This course covers all aspects of end-of-life care and how it pertains to volunteering at Hospice.

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Patient & Family Support

The Hospice team helps you and your loved one by providing a reassuring presence to allow you to spend time together as this part of our journey.

The Hospice team:

Listens, assesses and evaluates any concerns or perceptions the resident may have, encouraging the resident to express his or her wishes, needs and fears.
Advocates on their behalf, helping everyone to work through and understand many of the changes that occur as the resident’s health declines.
Assists the resident to develop a plan of care including psychological, emotional and spiritual needs and any and all community resources necessary to make informed decisions about such things as: funeral arrangements, financial or legal matters or survivor benefits, ensuring that no one is excluded.
Helps to prepare residents, families and other significant others with knowledge of what they can generally anticipate about the dying process. Most important is talking about and normalizing the kaleidoscope of emotions that people have during this difficult time.
Assists family and close friends who are experiencing the waves of emotional distress just prior to or after their loved one has died. The Patient & Family Support.
Coordinator makes follow-up calls to some families to see how a spouse or other loved one is coping after the death and offers short-term counselling for those in need after their loss.
Provides education to volunteers and staff on such topics as compassion, fatigue and healthy caregiving.

Available in these locations:

Eastern Counties

613-938-2763 Ext: 4142

Volunteer at Hospice

Volunteers are an integral and valued part of our team at Carefor Hospice Cornwall.

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Bereavement & Grief Support Groups

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Bereavement & Grief Support Groups

We offer regular support groups as well as a 6-week closed group session for Hospice family members and caregivers who have lost a loved one.

Each session is administered by Bereavement Facilitators. One-on-one meetings can be arranged at your request with the Family & Patient Support Coordinator.

Support Groups

Regular Support Groups

Where: Hospice Cornwall (Advanced registration is required)

When: Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30 PM, and Thursdays from 2:00-3:30 PM

Our regular support groups offer clients a safe and comfortable environment with open-group-style conversation. Group discussions include a variety of topics for those who have lost a loved one. Light refreshments will be included.
6-Week Closed Group

Where: Hospice Cornwall (Advanced registration is required)

Time: Thursday mornings over a 6-week period

Our closed group meetings will be offered throughout the year in a structured format with a maximum of 8 participants. Group discussions include a variety of topics for those who have lost a loved one. Light refreshments will be included.

Available in these locations:

Eastern Counties

Family & Patient Support Coordinator

Shannon Ball
1507 Second St. West,
Cornwall, ON K6J 1J5

Phone: 613-938-2763 ext.4142

Volunteer at Hospice

Volunteers are an integral and valued part of our team at Carefor Hospice Cornwall.

Learn More

Palliative Care Programs by Region

Bereavement & Grief Support Groups

Nursing

Palliative Community Programs

Patient & Family Support

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Nursing

A Carefor team member running a blood pressure test on an elderly woman.

Exceptional, compassionate care in your home.

Our nurses will develop and deliver an individualized care plan to help you improve your quality of life or to help you end your journey with comfort and dignity. Our nursing clinic and home care services in Ottawa give you and your family peace of mind.

Contact us

Ottawa

Carefor Nursing Department

833-922-2734
613- 239-4778 (11:00pm – 7:00am)

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A Carefor team member wrapping gauze around an elderly man's leg.

Nursing Clinics Include

- - Complex wound care
  - Ostomy care
  - Palliative care
  - Intravenous therapy
  - Health monitoring

Available at these locations:

Ottawa

*Not walk-in clinics

Ottawa East End

760 Belfast Road
Ottawa, ON K1G 6M8

Toll-free: 1-833-922-2734

7 days a week
8:00AM – 4:30PM

No matter how many frightening new procedures and processes I was going through, I knew I could always depend on you all and the quality of your care. You have all played a huge role in saving my life and did it with skill, kindness and laughter. All I can say is thank you always.”

P.H. Carefor Nursing Client