Hospice Care Ottawa - May Court Hospice

Overview of Programs and Services

Age groups served

• Adults

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Overview of programs and Services:

Hospice Care Ottawa is a community-based charitable, non-profit organization. We offer palliative and end-of-life care, at no charge, to individuals and their loved ones.

At Hospice Care Ottawa we support individuals and their caregivers during their entire illness, from the time of diagnosis through to death and bereavement. Programs are provided at our hospice sites across the City of Ottawa and within the community. Delivery of services is made possible through the support of a small dedicated staff, many volunteers and generous donors.

Community Hospice Care programs include Day Hospice, In-Home Support and Caregiver and Bereavement Supports.

The May Court Hospice has nine residential hospice care beds where we provide round the clock care for people at the end-of-life, in a home-like and peaceful setting.

Referrals to our community based hospice programs can be made by anyone. Please contact 613-680-0306

Admission to residential hospice is done through a referral by a health professional.

What languages are your services offered in?:

English

Is your program designated as a hospice palliative care program/service?:

Yes

What population of hospice palliative care patients/clients does your program/service currently serve?

Adults

What are your admission/referral criteria?

A life-limiting diagnosis

Your hospice palliative care program/service provides support and/or care for the following:

Cancer
Care for all conditions
Anticipatory Grief and Bereavement
Emotional/Spiritual Support

How would you answer the following question if asked by a patient, client, resident and/or family? “What can you do for me?”:

We support individuals and their caregivers during their entire illness, from the time of diagnosis through to death and bereavement.

Our services include:
Residential Care Program provides round the clock care for people at the end-of-life, in a home-like and peaceful setting. A multidisciplinary team supports the management of physical symptoms and emotional care. Friends and family are welcome.

In-Home Support offers weekly visits by a volunteer who can provide a reassuring presence, companionship, practical support and comfort measures while giving respite time for caregivers.

Day Hospice is a weekly day out in a comfortable, friendly and home-like environment. Delicious food is served and there are a variety of activities that can include art, complementary therapies, music and more. Camaraderie and laughter are some of the reasons Day Hospice is so popular.

Caregiver and Bereavement Supports include peer groups, walks, telephone support and retreats. Emotional, educational and practical support is available to families and caregivers who look after someone with a life-limiting illness and to the bereaved.

Art Therapists:

Upon Request
In Program or Service

Bereavement:

Dedicated Staff
Upon Request
In Program or Service

Bereavement Support:

Dedicated Staff
Upon Request
In Program or Service

Clinical Counselors:

Dedicated Staff
Upon Request

Complementary Therapists:

Upon Request
In Program or Service

Complementary Therapies:

Upon Request
In Program or Service

Day Program:

Dedicated Staff
In Program or Service

Grief Group Facilitator:

In Program or Service

Home Consultation Services:

Dedicated Staff
Upon Request
In Program or Service
In Home

Home Support (Homemaking):

Upon Request
In Home

Music Therapists:

Upon Request
In Program or Service

Nurses:

Dedicated Staff
In Program or Service

Personal Support Workers:

Dedicated Staff

Pain Symptom Management:

Dedicated Staff
In Program or Service

Respite Care:

Upon Request
In Program or Service
In Home

Social Workers:

Dedicated Staff
Upon Request
In Program or Service

Social Work Counseling:

Dedicated Staff
Upon Request
In Program or Service

Spiritual/Pastoral Support:

Upon Request

Volunteer Coordinators:

Dedicated Staff
In Program or Service
In Home

Volunteer Support:

Dedicated Staff
Upon Request
In Program or Service
In Home