The cornerstone of palliative
care is hope. What we have come to expect from medical science
has made us believe that hope in health means long term treatment and cures. Yet
at some point in our lives we all face death...
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A Hospice is
a place in a peaceful and comfortable setting where patients and their families
can deal with the end of the patient's life with the physical, emotional and
spiritual support they require.
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Every
three minutes, someone in Canada dies. The end of a person’s life is a precious
time. Human beings need to find meaning in life and peace in death.
Most
Canadians say they would prefer to die at home, yet of the approximately a
quarter of a million Canadians who will die this year, three out of four will
die in hospital or a long-term care facility. Only some will experience a death
that is truly comfortable, peaceful and loving.
The Hospice Society of
Greater Halifax believes the citizens of our community deserve better. We
believe that every individual has the right to expect the best possible quality
of life until the very end of that life. Achieving this goal is the heart and
soul of our work.
We invite you to explore
our website to see what we are doing and hope your visit might inspire you to
join us in this vital work.
