In light of Rotary's support of the Otago Community Hospital at their upcoming fund-raising appeal at New World, Christine Pacey (above) spoke to Cromwell Rotarians at their meeting this week. Christine is one of the Community Hospice team and gave a very full explanation of their role in improving the quality of life for patients as they prepare for death. Patients and their families get support in their own home with their physical, emotional, social, family and spiritual needs in a way that has them feel valued and comforted. The Community Hospice philosophy of care is carried out with the help of counsellors, doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers and a group of volunteers.
Rotary will be helping with the Community Hospice fund-raising collection at New World this Friday May 17. The Community Hospice team, Rotary and the 200+ current patients will welcome any donation you can make.
