To Assist Family/Care Giver Through This Experience And Bring Solace To Those Grieving The Death Of Loved One
You Can Help
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Club 2000
Give a helping hand and you could WIN R20 000 every month. All it takes is a monthly commitment of R50 per membership number and you will be entered into our monthly draw. With no limit on entries, the more numbers you take, the greater your chances of winning. -
Angel Wings Wall
“When Feathers Appear Angels are Near”
Add a loved ones Birthday Wings to our Wall.
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Tree Of Lights
For many of us year-end festivities and Christmas celebrations brings with it moments of sadness as we remember those who are no longer with us. At Stepping Stone Hospice we understand this possibly better than most and we therefore host a tree-lighting ceremony held annually on the last Saturday of November.
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What is a Hospice
Hospice is not a place but a ‘philosophy of care’ for people facing a life-limiting illness. It addresses a patient’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs, and also helps support those who love them.
A common misconception about hospice is that it is ‘a last resort’ and that a person must be bedridden or unable to communicate in order to receive help. On the contrary, seeking hospice and palliative care (pain and symptom relief) isn’t about giving up or hastening death. Rather, it is a way to get the most appropriate care in the last phase of life. Enrolling for hospice care early might help you or your loved one develop a strong relationship with the hospice staff, who can help with preparation for end-of-life needs.
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Home Based Care
Our palliative trained nursing sisters visit patients in their own homes. The nursing sister co-ordinates the care and liaises with other hospice team members such as the doctor, social worker, community care workers, volunteer caregivers and other professionals who may be involved in treating the patient. -
In Patient Unit (IPU)
Most people choose to receive hospice care in their homes; however, when a symptom such as pain cannot be managed in the home, patients can choose to receive care in our inpatient hospice unit.
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Home Based Nursing
We place trained care-workers in the patient’s home to care for the patient’s needs. The care, according to the patient’s need, can be from one day a week to up to 24 hour nursing, alternating between two care-workers.
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Bereavement Counselling
Grief is personal and won’t ever be experienced by two individuals in exactly the same way. That person alone knows the depth of their grief and they need to listen to their own inner coping strategies. There are some people who get stuck at a certain point in their grieving journey