Wednesday 19 January 2011

First day of Dignity House Day Hospice

First we plan
Day one of Lanark County's Dignity House Day Hospice

One of the coldest days of the season. It was -30C. as I shovelled the sidewalk at the kiss and drop!

Our ultimate goal is a full time hospice. For now, every Monday Dignity House runs from 10 until 3:00 p.m., with four volunteers, as well as Alanna Scanlon, our Nurse Coordinator.
Donated tea cups. One for each of us.

Complimentary therapy - Beth Fequet
Victoria's Quilts Canada
donated quilts for our day hospice
McMartin house is our location
Today's agenda
Perth's Rotary Club donated

Trude, Dorothy (our back-up nurse), and Carolyn get the lunch room ready.
Lunch donated by Carolina Suites

purse donated for the silent auction
at the February Dinner Dance

3 comments:

Red said...

You really go for the heavy stuff. What a valuable thing to do. These people are at a time in life when they really need our support. Congratulations on you steps to set up a hospice.

EG CameraGirl said...

It's great to see you have become active in your new community!

Jenn Jilks said...

Thank you, both. This is a 4-year project, led by Alanna, our nurse. I've had 15 hours of volunteer training for our hospice. It is a big time commitment: 9:00 - 3:30 for volunteers.
Hubby and I are out, between us, 17 hours a week. It is rewarding. Keeps us off the street! Community, not technology, is what people with health issues need. http://bit.ly/goXs6N
'Elderly parents sue adult children for support' Where does responsibility lie? Most seniors eschew help. http://bit.ly/eorJuo