About Hospice

Hospice is a holistic form of palliative care which aims to make the last months of life comfortable and peaceful for patients and their caregivers. Hospice improves quality of life, not only for patients, but also for their family and friends. The patient, family and volunteer caregivers are considered an intergral unit.

Hospice is not a place; it’s a concept. The focus is on caring, not curing; on life, not death. Quality of life, family wellness, community involvement and personal dignity are all part of hospice care’s compassionate and progressive vision.

At the Shuswap Hospice Society:

• we operate a state-of-the-art volunteer program for the visitation of patients with life-threatening illness, either in their homes or in the hospital in cooperation with a team of professionals.
• we support the rights of all persons to receive consistent physical, emotional and spiritual assistance to maintain individuality and dignity while facing illness and bereavement.
• we raise funds through donations, grants and projects, and administer these funds consistently within our objectives.

To Our Donors...
We are grateful for your contributions and support, which allow us to extend our vital services throughout the Shuswap. Our pledge is to manage the funds you invest in us in the most prudent and responsible methods possible. Please click here to download our Donation Form.

Annual Report...
Download our 2008 Annual Report,