Chatham-Kent Hospice offers wholistic care for individuals and families at end of life. Our Supportive Care Program also offers anticipatory grief and grief support to individuals in the community coping at end of life or after the death of a loved one. One of the critical services offered to residents, families and the community is Spiritual Care. Though it has …
Dying Gracefully and Gratefully
No one wants to hear a doctor tell them that an illness will end their life but when George heard this message, he wanted to make sure the time he had left was spent wisely. Both George and his wife Marsha had lost their first spouse and had been their caregivers. George wanted to make sure Marsha had support …
COVID-19 Update: April 26, 2023
We have continued to monitor COVID-19 in our community and although the virus remains in the community, we feel it is time to move forward to a ‘new normal’ and learn to live with Covid-19. We, at Chatham-Kent Hospice, understand the importance of being present with loved ones as they embark on their end-of-life journey. Here are the updated guidelines …
How Music Therapy Goes Above and Beyond at End-of-Life
When people hear the words Music Therapy, they don’t always associate it with having a role in hospice care. However, Music Therapy can affect multiple changes in the mind, body and spirit of a person, and can be an effective approach to supporting palliative care patients. At end-of-life, each person’s needs and wishes are radically different. Music offered by a …
One Last Christmas Gift in the Warmth of Hospice
Coming to Hospice two weeks before Christmas was hard, especially knowing the holiday season would not be filled with the usual family traditions. But for Dick, Bev and their entire family, it was the one gift they had been hoping for. “After his heart attack and stroke, we were able to manage at home, but then came his cancer …
Our 5th Annual Hospice Benefit Gala was a Success!
CHATHAM, ON – After a two year hiatus, the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation welcomed back guests to its annual in-person Hospice Benefit Gala. Being its 5th year, the event was bigger than ever, taking place at The Chatham Armoury on Friday, October 21st, 2022. Guests attending the gala were treated to a gourmet meal prepared by The Chilled Cork, had the …
COVID-19 Update: September 14, 2022
As we go into the fall season and activities go indoors, we will continue to adapt to a ‘new normal’ and learn to live with Covid-19 and although this new normal may appear challenging, and at times scary, you are not alone. We, at Chatham-Kent Hospice, understand the importance of being present with your loved one as they embark on …
Announcing the Hospice Benefit Gala 2022!
CHATHAM, ON – After a two year hiatus, the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation is excited and ready to welcome guests back to its annual in-person Hospice Benefit Gala. Being its 5th year, the event looks to grow bigger than ever and will take place at The Chatham Armoury on Friday, October 21st, 2022. Guests attending the gala will be treated to …
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