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Tuesday 11 January 2011

Dignity House Day Hospice

Room 217 Foundation donated CDs
Robert and Helen Black
With great excitement, the Open House was held for the Dignity House Day Hospice, to be held in Perth, Ontario at McMartin House. Prior to the opening, Alanna spoke and introduced staff to each other.

Alanna is the Nurse Coordinator, with Dorothy Mercier, and nursing student Shelley, as back-up. Volunteers include Barbara, Trude, Carolyn and myself.

A maximum of 6 clients will be welcomed with a keen crew. Carolina Suites will provide a hot lunch.

First order of business, Alanna introduced us all.

Dorothy Mercier, Barbara Sangster volunteer


Randy Hillier MPP - Lanark, Frontenac, Lennox, Addington spoke to the group.

Many people have worked hard to achieve this goal, but especially Nurse Coordinator, Alanna Scanlon. We had over 60 visitors.

Tea cups, a special part of our day
The program begins next Monday, January 17th. The goal is to fundraise to be able to build our own 24/7 hospice. Visit the web page for more details.

Clients will be able to visit from 10:00 to 3:00. The program runs on Mondays.

Our complimentary therapists were there, as well as many health care professionals, including PSW students, from the community. Several guests received hand care from Lotus Wings, in Perth. They will be providing complimentary care to our clients twice a month. In addition, Beth Fequet, RMT, of Inner Waves Massage, will be offering therapy the third day of the month.

Colin Sangster (Secr.), Alanna Scanlon, Dorothy Mercier

Chris Must (Perth News) and Alanna


Lotus Wings donating client care



Activities, fellowship
Respite for caregivers
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2 comments:

  1. You can never take too many pictures11 January 2011 at 20:30

    I noticed your picture of those gorgeous antique tea cups....I was curious would you have the need for more????? My late daughter Leanne has a collection of antique cups that we have in our possesion and I find it sad that they are not being used in anyway....just sitting in this wooden box...so if it would please a resident in anyway to drink her tea out of these lovely cups I would Love to donate them....some probably are worth something but I'm sure my Leanne would be so pleased knowing someone is receiving Great Pleasure enjoying her tea in such lovely China...Please let me know Jen and I'll prepare them to have them shipped to you....reply to my e-mail Please

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  2. Jenn Jilks12 January 2011 at 08:08

    We'd love teacups. The plan is to have a tea cup for each client each time, with their name on it. Then, once they pass over, we will give it back to the family.

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