Hospice Wellington

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The history of the word "hospice' stems from the Latin word 'hospitium' meaning guesthouse. It was originally used to describe a place of shelter for weary and sick travelers returning home from religious pilgrimages. During the 1960's, Dr. Cicely Saunders, a British doctor, began the modern hospice movement by establishing St. Christopher's House near London, England. St. Christopher's staff organized a team approach to professional care giving and was the first program to use modern pain management techniques to compassionately care for the dying. The goal of hospice care is to improve the quality of a patient's last days by offering comfort and dignity while addressing all symptoms of the illness. For the past twenty-five years, Hospice Wellington has provided compassionate care, emotional support and practical assistance to individuals and families facing a life-threatening illness, extending through bereavement. In 1980, Hospice Wellington was created as the result of several concerned citizens who believed that services in the community did not adequately met the needs of individuals who were in their last stages of life. Hospice Wellington is a registered charity that runs primarily through private donations and fundraising initiatives. Further, funding is provided by the United Way, the Trillium Foundation and the provincial government. The Rotary Clubs of Guelph and Fergus-Elora were instrumental in supporting Hospice Wellington's establishment and growth...

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