It’s about Quality Of Life…

 

Nanaimo Community Hospice Society welcomes you to our way of life. Hospice is a philosophy, not a place, and its focus is on celebrating life and living each day to the fullest. The hospice philosophy embraces a holistic approach and respects that each unique individual deserves to live an alert, pain free life grounded in dignity and respect.

 

Derived from the Latin word “hospitum” or “hospitality”, the hospice movement started in England in the 1940’s and has expanded across the world. All of the Nanaimo Community Hospice programs embrace the hospice philosophy of honoring the body, mind and spirit of each person served.

 

For each of us, the life journey will eventually lead to death. In Canada it is estimated that for each death that occurs at least 5 others are directly impacted in areas such as caregiving and bereavement. Our hospice goal is to ease the fear in transitions, answer questions honestly, provide compassionate support and help everyone live each day fully. The hospice philosophy validates each life and hopes that in the journey towards death people find meaning in their own lives.

 

When diagnosed with life threatening illness, the hospice philosophy recognizes that despite medical advances a cure is not always possible.

 

The Nanaimo Community Hospice Society promotes self-determination and client and family participation in all plans of care and through skilled compassionate support, education, and advocacy invites people to manage their illness while promoting their quality of life. The hospice philosophy values each person’s unique life journey and encourages everyone to take an active part in current life and end-of-life plans whether in the home, a care facility or hospital.

 

Grief and caregiver support are important component of the Nanaimo Community Hospice Society and our support extends to family and friends so they can live their lives to the fullest both before and after the loss of their special person.

 

Volunteers are the backbone of Nanaimo Community Hospice Society.  All of our formally trained, dedicated volunteers give willingly of themselves to enhance the quality of life of everyone they work with. Our compassionate staff and volunteers welcome the opportunity to be a part of your life.

 

We invite you to explore the mystery of life and of death and hope you will  seek out our unique programs and services. Join us as we celebrate living life to the fullest and improve the quality of living and of dying.

 

For more information:

 

Nanaimo Community Hospice Society

 

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

 

BC Hospice Palliative Care Association