Memory Tree in full swing

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Published on Friday, November 25, 2016

By JoAnn Beavington

7 Regions Palliative Care

At this time of year, as it gets closer to Christmas, we tend to think of families who have lost loved ones over the past year; or in the past few years. The anticipation of family get-togethers, after the loss of a loved one, can make us quite anxious and upset as Christmas approaches and it can be a very difficult time of year.

Recognizing this, 7 Regions Palliative Care has invited a speaker, Dr. Ron Richert, to give a presentation on “Coping with the Holidays”, on Monday, Dec. 12, at 7:30 pm. This free seminar will focus on how to cope during the holiday season. The event will be held at the Gladstone United Church Annex. Please come and bring a friend.

Our palliative care program has had a busy year. In the spring, we renovated our room at Gladstone Health Centre. After painting, installing new blinds and new cupboards, the room has a new sense of warmth and comfort.  We also purchased a new recliner/lift in July, for the comfort of patients or their family. 

Our Memory Tree Program is in full swing during the month of November. A donation to the program will light up trees in Gladstone, Plumas and Langruth where sign-up sheets are posted. A list of donors and those they remembered, will be mailed out in December. These fund-raising events keep our program going, as we receive no other funding. We very much appreciate the support we receive from our surrounding communities.

7 Regions Palliative Care offers many services. Our goal is to provide support, comfort and quality of life in the final stages, whether it be in the hospital or at home. Our committee consists of representatives from medical, nursing, continuing care, long-term care, social work, mental health, pastoral care, senior support and pharmacy. Anyone requiring more information about our program should call JoAnn Beavington, in Gladstone, at 204 385-2272.