When you step inside Jocelyn House Hospice, nestled within the trees and the solitude of the riverbed, you’re greeted by smiling faces and the smell of a home-cooked meal. We believe in the work we do and the impact it makes in the lives of those we care for and we invite you to become part of our family of support.
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Hospice stakeholders want to break taboos, educate
Photo by Simon Fuller. Bob Girard, on the grounds of the Jocelyn House Hospice.
National Hospice Palliative Care Week promotes awareness, discussion
A key figure at a landmark Winnipeg hospice says it’s time to break through the taboos surrounding terminal illness and the end of life.
“We’re very comfortable talking about the beginning of life and family and love and the neo-natal aspect, but not so good talking about the end of life,” said Bob Girard, board chair of Jocelyn House, whose mother-in-law, Jennie, died at home “peacefully, relatively pain-free and surrounded by loved ones” last year.
“I’ve seen lots of people squirming in their chairs when this becomes the topic of conversation.”
Girard, a Whyte Ridge resident, said the whole idea of hospice is about accepting the end of life as an inevitability, and making life as comfortable as possible until that time comes.
To view the full article by Simon Fuller click here to visit The Lance website
Reflections Spring 2013
The latest issue of our newsletter is now available on-line at Reflections Spring 2013. This and past issues can be found under the News & Events section of our website.
If you would like a copy mailed to you please contact us at 204-253-5898 or by e-mail to inquiries@jocelynhouse.ca.
Sunday Supper Success!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Supper on Sunday, and supported us in other ways. The event was our best attended yet with over 150 guests.Visit our gallery page for photos from the event courtesy of Perfect Day Photo Works.