Ageing in Action hosts, Gwen Price, Lisette Wirta, Nikki Sage and Joy Wirta welcome Bernadette Lindsay, Fund Development Coordinator with Nipissing Serenity Hospice located in North Bay. Bernadette discusses the Hospice's services and fundraising efforts including the Give65 Campaign an online fundraising platform.
Nipissing Serenity Hospice provides end of life care in the areas of Nipissing and East Parry Sound.
"When a cure is no longer possible, we offer comfort and care."
What is the Nipissing Serenity Hospice?
. It is a peaceful, caring and supportive environment that embraces all without discrimination.
. It is a place where quality end of life care is honored in a compassionate and holistic manner.
. It is a place where spiritual, psychosocial and physical needs are met to provide relief of pain and suffering.
. Nipissing Serenity Hospice is a home away from home where people of all ages are invited to spend their life’s final journey.
Nipissing Serenity Hospice Provides:
. 24 hour palliative care by an expert multi-disciplinary team that includes physicians, nurses, personal support workers, social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, pharmacists, palliative care volunteers, and multifaith chaplaincy.
. Access to grief and bereavement counselling for residents, family, and friends.
. A hub of expertise in skill, knowledge, proficiency and capability as set out in the Standards and Norms of Practice outlined by the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association.
For more information go to their website: https://nipissingserenityhospice.ca/
Email: info@nipissingserenityhospice.ca
Telephone: 705-995-3377
Nipissing Serenity Hospice
799 John Street
North Bay, ON
P1B 8T2