Caregiver Support

Hospice Services

705-324-7323 ext 550

hospiceinfo@ccckl.ca

#3-2 Kent St. W.
Lindsay, ON
K9V 2Y1

Are you caring for someone with a life-limiting illness?

At Hospice Services, we recognize the stress and anxiety many caregivers experience while caring for a loved one living with a life-limiting illness. Our Caregiver Connection, facilitated by trained Hospice Volunteers offers an opportunity to connect with others who share similar experiences.

This group provides a safe space to explore the challenges and joys of caregiving, to practice self care, to gain an share new knowledge and skills, and to receive support.

Our Caregiver Support groups meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.

This is a free program available by Zoom, please call Hospice Services at 705-324-7323 ext 550 for more information.

Volunteer Care Companions are specially trained volunteers and are a vital part to our care team. Our volunteers offer compassionate emotional, spiritual, and practical support to a client and their family.

A volunteer Care Companion can:
• Provide respite for you as a caregiver – your volunteer will stay with your loved one while you do errands or attend an appointment
• Offer companionship and a supportive, non-judgmental ear
• Prepare light snacks/meals
• Accompany someone for a walk, to appointments, etc.
• Assist with writing journals or letters, helping to create a memory box or scrapbook of one’s life
• Read together, play cards, assist with crafts or hobbies

***Volunteers DO NOT provide medical care or housekeeping

Please call Hospice Services and speak with our Team Lead for more information.

The Ontario Caregiver Organization

Canada caregiver credit – Canada.ca