Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Hospice Bloemfontein ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://hospicebfn.co.za/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide](https://hospicebfn.co.za/euthanasia-and-assisted-suicide/) - Hospice neither hastens, nor postpone death - but what are the differences between these two concepts, and what do I need to know? View the following document. - [What is cancer](https://hospicebfn.co.za/what-is-cancer/) - To get a diagnosis of cancer is scary, but understanding it better can help you to overcome your fears and enable you to participate in your healthcare decisions. You can find more helpful information here. - [Importance of having a Will](https://hospicebfn.co.za/importance-of-having-a-will/) - If you pass away without leaving a will, legislation will determine how your assets should be distributed. By writing a will, you ensure that your belongings be divided among your chosen beneficiaries. More information can be found here. - [Advance Directive & Living Will PLANNING GUIDE](https://hospicebfn.co.za/advance-directive-living-will-planning-guide/) - A living will (or advance directive), although it is not a legally enforceable document, it alerts medical professionals and your family to the treatments you want to receive or refuse. Talking to your family and loved ones about your wishes can guide them to make the right decisions about sustaining your quality of life that - [THE PATIENTS’ RIGHTS CHARTER](https://hospicebfn.co.za/the-patients-rights-charter/) - The core of the Patients’ Charter is a call to health providers to provide for and respect the rights and responsibilities fo patients/clients, families, health workers, and other healthcare providers. To find out more about what those rights are, you can read more here. - [Related Links](https://hospicebfn.co.za/related-links/) - Here are several wonderful resources that you can browse for a range of helpful information. www.mesotheliomahelp.org www.mesotheliomafund.com www.hpca.co.za www.odf.org.za www.huntingtons.org.za www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma www.cansa.org.za www.compassionatefriends.co.za www.pallimed.org - [Recognizing the Dying Process](https://hospicebfn.co.za/recognizing-the-dying-process/) - Recognizing the Dying Process The dying process usually begins well before death actually occurs. Death is a personal journey that each individual approaches in their own unique way. Nothing is concrete, nothing is set in stone. There are many paths one can take on this journey but all lead to the same destination. As one - [Misconceptions about Hospice and Palliative Care](https://hospicebfn.co.za/misconceptions-about-hospice-and-palliative-care/) - Misconceptions about Hospice and Palliative Care Misconception Reality Hospice makes death come sooner. Hospice neither hastens nor postpones dying. The aim is to improve the quality of remaining life so patients can enjoy time with family and friends and experience a natural, pain-free death. In some cases, hospice care can extend life. Hospice is - [Talking to a Dying Loved One](https://hospicebfn.co.za/talking-to-a-dying-loved-one/) - Talking to a Dying Loved One The thought of dying often times evokes fear and apprehension in people. Thinking of others dying can make our own mortality seem very real. Research has shown that dying people are even ostracized from society, even avoided by close friends and family. It is quite common for friends and - [End of Life Planning and Preparation](https://hospicebfn.co.za/end-of-life-planning-and-preparation/) - End of Life Planning and Preparation Despite a doctor's best efforts and hard work, treatment sometimes stops working, and a cure or long-term remission is no longer possible. Grieving Your Losses Learning that you are terminally ill frequently brings about intense feelings of anger, fear, grief, regret, and other strong emotions. It is normal to - [As Death Approaches](https://hospicebfn.co.za/as-death-approaches/) - As Death Approaches Practical advice and comfort measures for caregivers present during the final days of life. As death approaches, people often experience a decrease in appetite with little or no interest in food and drink. They may be unable to digest food or to take fluids by mouth. While a decrease in appetite and - [Opening of our Hospice Charity Shop](https://hospicebfn.co.za/opening-of-our-hospice-charity-shop/) - Thank you to Phoebe Pretorius and her daughter Leandra Killian who have started with a charity shop for Hospice Bloemfontein. You can find the most beautiful preloved 2nd hand goods ranging from clothes, books, cutlery, crockery, toys, appliances and furniture. Where: At the War Museum and Women’s Memorial. Click here for more information. - [IPU Project](https://hospicebfn.co.za/ipu-project/) - Hospice Bloemfontein In-Patient UnitAt Siesta Retirement Home, 5 General Conroy Str. Dan Pienaar, Bloemfontein. Over the four years that we have been providing hospice services to patients mainly at theirhomes, we have identified a huge need for an in-patient unit when home is either absent or not anideal option - a dignified and worthy space - [The Companion](https://hospicebfn.co.za/the-companion/) - Hospice workers travel with and care for people during the last stretch of their journey. We become friends who support, listen, and care - unconditionally and compassionately. In return, we get so much back. Dealing with death teaches us more about life than life itself can ever do. We learn to cherish each moment and - [Attending and presenting at 2 recent conferences - Rome and Minsk](https://hospicebfn.co.za/attending-and-presenting-at-2-recent-conferences-rome-and-minsk/) - I recently had the great privilege of being invited to speak at two international conferences, one in Rome and the other in Minsk. It was wonderful to meet up with old friends, make new friends and be excited together at the development of palliative care for children across the world, although there is still so - [Partner Hospice - Hospiz Schloss Bernstorf](https://hospicebfn.co.za/partner-hospice-hospiz-schloss-bernstorf/) - July 2018 - We had the privilege to visit our partner hospice in Germany, Hospiz Schloss Bernstorf and report on our work in Bloemfontein. It is heartwarming to be welcomed so generously in such a beautiful place and to enjoy the support from people who share the same vision and passion. We need support to continue with - [Get involved in your community](https://hospicebfn.co.za/get-involved-in-your-community/) - To all those who would like to get involved with hospice, we are offering a full month of Basic Hospice Training every Saturday in November. Training manuals will be provided, the cost of this course is R 300 per person. Feel free to contact us for more information or inbox us your email address and we - [Who is eligible for care](https://hospicebfn.co.za/who-is-eligible-for-care/) - Any person, and their family, who are faced with a life-limiting illness, is welcome. No one is turned away, regardless of their age, race, religion or financial circumstances These illnesses include, but aren’t limited to: HIV | Aids Cancer Progressive neurological disorders Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease End-stage cardiac, renal, respiratory or hepatic disorders Motor neurone - [The Hospice team preparing delicious curry and rice](https://hospicebfn.co.za/the-hospice-team-preparing-delicious-curry-and-rice-at-hervormde-kerk-in-langenhovenpark/) - A warm thank you to the Hervormde Kerk in Langenhovenpark and Ds. Jaco Dreyer for inviting us to take part in their service this morning.Dit was ‘n voorreg en plesier om daar te wees! If you would like to get involved with Hospice Bloemfontein contact us. - [ZET Retreats & Workshops and Hospice Bloemfontein.](https://hospicebfn.co.za/zet-retreats-workshops-and-hospice-bloemfontein/) - The story of the beautiful new Rietjiesvlei Labyrinth in Bloemfontein is the result of a collaboration and serendipitous discovery between ZET Retreats & Workshops and Hospice Bloemfontein. As part of her Certification as a Veriditas-trained labyrinth facilitator, Zarine Roodt started with a process of setting up a series of facilitated labyrinth walking events. The first - [Hospice Bloemfontein Golf Day](https://hospicebfn.co.za/hospice-bloemfontein-golf-day/) - Hospice Bloemfontein is holding their very first Golf Day at the Bloemfontein Golf Club on the 7th of September 2018 and we trust that this event will be a highlight not only for Hospice but also in the club’s calendar for 2018 and that we will attract a full field. This will also be the - [Training Orientation Day, 3 February 2018](https://hospicebfn.co.za/training-orientation-day-3-february-2018/) - We are planning another Training Course for hospice volunteers, and we are inviting anyone who would want to know more about this training to come and join us at the meeting. We will speak briefly of the meaning and history of hospice, who we are reaching with hospice care, and the training we are offering. - [Graduation Tea](https://hospicebfn.co.za/graduation-tea/) - Time to celebrate with Hospice Bloemfontein's newly trained volunteers and special guests - at a Spring Tea with delicious food and entertainment! Date: 1 September 2018 Please contact Henriëte Hoon: 083-993 0748, or Pierre Neethling: 079 183 6530 View Event on FaceBook - [Hospiz Schloss Bernstorf](https://hospicebfn.co.za/hospiz-schloss-bernstorf/) - Hospiz Schloss Bernstorf. When I visited this beautiful place in March last year, I met the friendliest and most helpful people who are truly interested in and supportive of our work here in Bloemfontein. 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