Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Palliative Care Service
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Record #: NIA2015 Last Modified: 04 Jun 2012 Last Full Update: 04 Jun 2012
Contact Information
Address & Map
120 Byron St
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
 
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Mailing AddressPO Box 130 
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
Office PhoneAnswering Machine 905-468-4433
Fax905-468-7149
AccessibilityNot Applicable
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara-on-the-Lake
DescriptionFocuses on caring support and quality of life for seriously ill people residing in the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and their families. Offers services at home, at the three long term care facilities or at the local hospital through trained visiting volunteers. Provides compassionate, emotional support, companionship and caregiver relief. Lends equipment such as eggcrate mattresses, wheelchairs, recliner/lift chairs, walkers, TV/DVD players and relevant books, CD's and DVD's. Also provides phone and group bereavement support and overnight accommodation for clients' out-of-town family members. Everything is free-of-charge and with strict confidentiality.
DatesAll year
EligibilityAny resident of the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, including individuals in a long-term care facility, the hospital or a private home.
LanguagesEnglish ; Others may be available
ApplicationAnyone can refer - a medical referral is not required. The Program Coordinator will assess the needs of the clients and their families or caregivers and suggest ways to help them cope.
FeesNone
Subjects
Service CategoriesAdult Respite Care ; Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centres ; Assistive Technology Information ; Bereavement Support Groups ; Friendly Visiting ; Palliative Care
See Also TermsAssistive Technology Product Complaints ; Assistive Technology Training ; Bereavement Counselling ; Death and Dying ; Evaluation for Assistive Technology ; Inmate Visitation Programs
SubjectsBereavement ; Caregiver support ; Palliative care