THE HOSPICE WORK

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Some of the areas where the hospices involve volunteers in their work include the following:-

Palliative Care Home Visits

Home visiting may involve long journeys over difficult terrain. The visits are made regardless of the distance in all areas of operation.

The Hospice medical team and volunteers make two or three home visits daily to such patients. They assess patient's needs and problems, educate the family on how to care for them and give medications. The home visits are made to terminally ill patients who are discharged from hospital when curative treatment will no longer help.

Visits are also made to those with advanced illness and are bedridden or too weak to travel to the hospice.

Hospice Day Care Services

The patients visit the hospice day care center for treatment and to meet and share their experiences amongst themselves. They are provided with a balanced diet and reviewed by the medical team. Other activities are included to make their day and hospice support worthwhile.

Hospice Group Therapy

HIV/AIDS patients visit the hospice for group therapy. They socialize and share experiences. This enhances their psychological support and they are able to live more positively with their condition. Topics related to HIV/AIDS such as Nutrition, ART etc are taught.