The Sea to Sky Hospice Society continues to adapt to the new normal of COVID-19.
Due to visitation restrictions, it has become harder for volunteers to be actively engaged in supporting individuals living with life-limiting illnesses or at end of life in various settings such as home, hospital, long-term care of the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Sea to Sky Community Hospice.
Staff have increased their support of patients, caregivers and the bereaved through calls and video meetings, attempting to ensure hospice services continue to offer an extra layer of support.
Those caring for loved ones and the bereaved seem to appreciate the connection in these unusual times, though it’s different from our typical in-person supports.
Volunteers remain the heart of hospice and those who can continue to offer telephonic support to others in the community as well as support our fall bereavement programs.
We will be offering a drop-in grief support walking group on Wednesdays, September 23rd- October 28th, 10:30-11:30 am, meeting at The Adventure Centre front doors. No registration is required for this group. However, please email hospice.seatosky@vch.ca to complete a consent form. All social distancing recommendations will be followed.
We will also be running an online grief support group on Tuesdays, October 27th-December 1st, 10:00-11:00 am. This group will require registration to receive the online link. Please email hospice.seatosky@vch.ca for more information.
All new program information can be found on our social media accounts https://www.facebook.com/Sea-to-Sky-Hospice-Society-191868437571734 and https://www.instagram.com/seatoskyhospice/
If you or someone you care about is in need of hospice support, please call our cell phone at 604-848-5751 and someone will return your call as soon as possible.
Carlee Baker is a Bereavement Program Director with the Squamish Hospice Society.
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