Advanced Care Planning

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A workshop to help you or your parent(s) develop an Advance Care Plan.Any adult can benefit from the peace-of-mind that can result from planning for a possible time when they are no longer able to direct their own medical care. This is especially true for people who have been diagnosed with a serious chronic or life-threatening illness and for people in their senior years.

Looking at your advance care planning can ensure your wishes are followed and alleviate stress for family members and prevent unnecessary family suffering and conflict.  Physicians and other health care professionals also benefit from knowing that they are acting in accordance with your wishes.For more information or to reserve your space in a workshop, Call the Hospice office for more information at 250-392-5430 or email admin@williamslakehospice.com

Care Giver Support

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Family members, spouses and friends who are anticipating the death of a loved one may need support to navigate the end of life journey. The Hospice Society can help provide support  to talk about their loved one, share stories and pictures and discuss the challenges they are currently facing.

End-of-life

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End of Life a qualified volunteer who is there to support client and their family through the end of life process. The Hospice Society volunteer supporters are available to follow clients from the time of diagnosis to their end of life; we also provide support for the family during and after the loss. Qualified volunteers are committed to providing confidential, compassionate care through active listening, assisting with navigating the system, and providing resource material where needed. Volunteers  meet clients in their home, in the hospital, in extended care, or in residential facilities.

Drop in Grief Support Group

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Participating in a grief support group allows you to share feelings, feel supported and be reassured that your experience is a normal part of life. We provide a safe, confidential and supportive environment in which to share feelings and thoughts.

• Gain a better understanding of the grieving process

• Find a connection with others who are grieving

• Develop an increased awareness of personal strengths

All support groups are co-facilitated by a Hospice Staff and trained volunteer. These groups will be starting soon. Dates to be announced.

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Grief Support

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When people grieve they are coming to terms with what has changed in their lives. At the same time, they are beginning to find new ways of going about their lives to cope with the sense of emptiness that the loss may have created.Our trained volunteers help support you with one-to-one talks and meetings.

6 week Grief Support Group

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Our 6 week Grief support group will run a couple times per year . These group settings , facilitated by experienced , skilled staff ,allow participants to share their experiences confidentially, learn what is normal in the grief experience, discover coping mechanisms and explore feelings in a safe environment.

Dates of next session to be announced. Call the Hospice office to register for the next grief session. 250-392-5430 or email admin@williamslakehospice.com