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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Organization: Dundas County Hospice
Phone Numbers: 613-535-2215
Fax: 613-535-1749
Email: info@dundascountyhospice.ca
Website: www.dundascountyhospice.ca
Address: Box 278
Williamsburg, ON
K0C 2H0
Street
Address:
4353 County Rd 31
Williamsburg
Intersection: County Rd 31 and County Rd 18
Location: Williamsburg
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-3pm
Executives: Jackie Imrie - Director of Client Services
613-535-2215 ext 1 * dcs@dundascountyhospice.ca
Lisa Casselman - Executive Director
Ed@dundascountyhospice.ca
Service Description: Companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness, bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close * services can be provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care homes

Volunteer Visiting: trained, screened, supervised volunteers to sit with clients in their homes * companionship for clients and respite for caregivers, or provide other practical assistance

Palliative Day Program: discussions, music, yoga, crafts, games, puzzles, pet therapies, meditation and occasional outings * nutritious lunch and snacks provided * transportation can be arranged

Equipment Loan Program: short-term and long-term loan of equipment such as electric lift chairs, walkers, wheelchairs, bath seats, raised toilet seats, etc * soft supplies such as: sheepskin, bed pads, etc

Complementary Therapies: in-home foot care, massage, etc, for less mobile clients

Caregiver Support: support for caregivers in a group setting, or one-on-one with volunteers or staff * also connecting with other helpful community resources

Bereavement Support: comfort and support for grieving family and friends in a group setting, one-on-one with volunteers or staff, also connecting with other helpful community resources

Library of Resources: variety of books and resources touching on a number of relevant topics available for borrowing
Fees: Free
Application: Call for more information and before visiting
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: No restrictions
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: North Dundas ; South Dundas

This information was last completely updated on: 2-13-2025


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