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Accessing Care:
The
Day Hospice Program
If you, a family member, a homecare worker,
community nurse, or your physician are
interested in learning how to access care at
Dignity House Hospice, please
contact us.
General Admission guidelines:
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You have made the decision not to
pursue further active treatment and
are deemed palliative by your family
physician;
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You are comfortable with, and can
follow our strict no-smoking policy;
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You do not
suffer from any type of dementia;
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You are able
to ambulate with minimal assistance;
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You are not
intubated and do not require suctiioning;
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You are able
to administer your own medications with little
or no assistance;
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You are able
to sit in a comfortable chair or recliner for periods up to three hours with
minimal discomfort.
Day
Hospice
services will be free of charge for
all participants!
Carolina
Retirement Suites Perth Ontario - site of
Dignity House Hospice Day Program!
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