Make a difference

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE

The donation of time can be equally valuable to that of funds when it comes to the care of others. You can choose to dedicate your time to work as a Companion or you could help with fundraising.

At hospice, no one is turned away, regardless of age, race, religion or financial circumstances. But to enable that service we need your help to make that possible.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you need more information.

01 DONATE

Become a monthly donor

02 DONATE

One time donation

03 DONATE

Give your time

04 DONATE

Donate your goods

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THINGS WE NEED

Please note that this is just a comprehensive list of our current needs, and that any donation will be welcomed.

EQUIPMENT

Computer & Programmes
Printer
Vehicle & Maintenace
Wheelchairs
Commodes
Space for a 2nd Hand shop

Bedpans
Urinal
Catheter Stands
Blood pressure Machines
Stethescopes
Blood Glucose Tester
Storage Room

DISPOSABLES

Adult Nappies
Linensavers
Gloves
Hand Cleaner

TRAINING

TRAINING FOR THE BETTER

Our aim is to deliver effective palliative-care training programmes of an excellent standard, thereby serving and improving the lives of individuals in need and their communities.

The focus of the training we offer is focus mainly on Hospice work and Palliative care, especially for volunteers who would like to work with patients and their families. It covers a broad spectrum of topics, and although it is just a basic training, it does equip people with skills and knowledge that can assist in working with and supporting people at the end of their lives.

The content of the training can be adjusted to better suit your unique needs and context of work. The goal is also to form an understanding among other professionals of the role of hospice and the work hospice provides, also how cooperation can be established.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Introduction to Hospice Palliative Care.

The Philosophy and Goals of Hospice Palliative Care.
Principles guiding Hospice Palliative Care.

COMMUNICATION

Effective Communication Skills.

What is effective Communication?
Barriers to Communication.
Active listening and Empathy.
When there’s a Physical Barrier to Communication
Privacy and Confidentiality.

FAMILY

Family and Family Dynamics

What is family.
The family’s role in End of Life Care.
When Families don’t work.

EMOTIONAL / PSYCHOLOGICAL

Emotional / Psychological Issues and Support.

What is a Good Death?
The Emotional | Psychological Needs of the Dying Person.
The Therapist | Volunteer’s Role in Emotional Support.
The Therapist | Volunteer’s Attitudes and Beliefs about Death and Dying.
The Role of Culture and Spiritual Beliefs.

SPIRITUAL

Spiritual Issues and Support.

What is Spirituality?
Spirituality at End of Life.
The Therapist / Volunteer’s Role in Spiritual Care.

PHYSICAL

Physical Issues and Support, including Pain and Symptom Management.

What are the Physical Needs of People who are Dying?
Symptoms at End of Life.
Managing Pain.
Managing Other Symptoms.
Signs that Someone is Nearing Death.

GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT

Grief and Bereavement.

What is Grief and Bereavement?
Stages in the Normal Grief Process.
Promoting Health and Well-Being for People who are Grieving.
What is Complicated Grief?

SELF CARE

Self Care

What is Stress?
Strategies to Manage Stress.

MONTHLY ZOOM MEETING

Hospice Bloemfontein is facilitating monthly Zoom training sessions for anyone who are interested.

The first session was on the 2 June 2021.

Theme: Palliative Care for People with Dementia. Sr. Joan Marston spoke on Palliative Care for those with Dementia and included examples from those she’s had the privilege of caring for.

“…There are many challenges in this field as well as great opportunities for palliative care development.The presentation will look at some research and publications as well as practical advice from the field. And a comparison with children’s palliative care as I am so often told that older people are ‘just like children’ and the harm that could be done by thinking like that.”
-Joan Marston.

The second training session: Wednesday 7 July.

Theme: Sr. Joan Marston spoke on Humanitarianism and Palliative Care.

“Palliative care and humanitarianism share the same overarching goal – the relief of suffering. Yet palliative care is seldom integrated into the humanitarian health response despite acknowledgement that it is needed. Palliative care would also benefit from integration of principles from humanitarianism. PallCHASE -Palliative Care in Humanitarian Aid Situations and Emergencies – was established to integrate palliative care into humanitarian settings and to learn from our humanitarian response colleagues.”

Joan Marston is a co-founder of PallCHASE, a global palliative care organisation, and is on the Executive Committee with special responsibility for Advocacy.