Service Information
Hospice/Palliative Care Visiting Program
VON - Oxford
Category:
Friendly Visiting
Target Population: Palliative
Service Details
Description:
Support program which matches a volunteer with palliative patients in their homes, hospitals or Retirement Homes. The volunteer based, peer support provides comfort, care and emotional support to individuals affected by life-threatening or life-altering illnesses and their families/care partners. The volunteer provides caring and compassionate support by offering a listening ear, a friendly presence or a helping hand. Bereavement Supports also provided.
Languages:
English
Cost to Client:
Free
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria:
Individuals who are palliative or living with a life-threatening or life-altering illness.
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VON - Oxford provides 16 services in 11 categories
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1 service
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Housekeeping1 service
Housekeeping
1 service
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Meals on Wheels2 services
Meals on Wheels
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Overnight Stay Respite1 service
Overnight Stay Respite
1 service
550 Ingersoll Ave, Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
Rides & Transportation1 service
Rides & Transportation
1 service
Oxford
Seniors Gentle Exercise Class1 service
Seniors Gentle Exercise Class
1 service
550 Ingersoll Avenue, Woodstock, ON
Support Group2 services
Support Group
2 services
570 Ingersoll Avenue, Woodstock, ON, Canada
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Telephone Reassurance & Safety Checks1 service
Telephone Reassurance & Safety Checks
1 service
Oxford