We have more than 350 front line workers that are tirelessly working through the COVID-19 pandemic by caring for Residents in our Long Term Care Home and at Margaret Bahen Hospice and helping Clients in the Community stay safe at home. To show our endless appreciation to our team, we are asking the community to… Continue reading Angels work here!
Call for donations
Now more than ever our Community Support Services, Long Term Care Home and Residential Hospice services need support from the community. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly put a strain on our Personal Protective Equipment stock. At this time the usage of PPE is integral to the ongoing safety of our Clients, Residents and our Employees.… Continue reading Call for donations
COVID-19 – Temporary Visitor Changes to Our Hospice
The health, safety and well-being of our residents, visitors, volunteers and staff are of the utmost importance to us. We are closely monitoring the the development of COVID-19 pandemic. Margaret Bahen Hospice will remain open with additional precautionary measures, in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19, we have implemented changes to our procedures for… Continue reading COVID-19 – Temporary Visitor Changes to Our Hospice
Are you a Hospice Volunteer?
I value life. I want to help people live their fullest possible life. I believe that people with life-limiting illnesses are not defined by their illness. Everyone has a story to tell, memories to share and new memories to make. I accept people where they are and respect the choices they have made. I have… Continue reading Are you a Hospice Volunteer?
Thanks to Bingo World Newmarket
A big thank you to Bingo World Newmarket for giving both Doane House Community Hospice and Margaret Bahen Residential Hospice the opportunity to provide the Art Therapy program! They also support our volunteer services which is the essence of our hospice work.
What a doctor wishes patients knew about the end
Our team of Palliative Care Doctors have amazing insight as they have cared for so many patients at the end of life. This is an interesting perspective and we are so glad that this conversation has reached such a broad audience. Hospice care can begin very early and continue long after the death of a… Continue reading What a doctor wishes patients knew about the end