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A HOMEfor those who cannot remain in their own homes.Our licensed home provides around-the-clock care for up to five residents who are enrolled in hospice. We serve approximately 60 residents per year plus numerous family members. Care is funded through Medicaid, private pay and donations. | |
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Most people want to die in their homes but many don't have anyone to care for them or the means to hire caregivers. Of the many assisted living facilities, nursing homes, adult care homes available, none is specifically dedicated to caring for people in the last months of their lives. Many facilities provide good end of life care, but some have little experience, expertise or staff available to provide the presence and care needed in the final weeks. Family members often find it difficult to visit their dying loved one and to leave their loved one in a facility. | |
A CHAPELin a dedicated room as a center for prayer and spiritual support. Our chapel is rooted in Catholic tradition and open to people of all beliefs without proselytizing. Here residents and their family members can come for prayer and meditation. | |
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Dying is a spiritual experience, for the dying person, for loved ones. Few places provide dying residents and their families a place for prayer and meditation. | |
A RESOURCE/EDUCATION CENTERfor community groups seeking information about end of life resources. We offer end of life educational presentations in various community settings developed by local and national experts in end of life care. We explore medical, spiritual, emotional, social and ethical issues. | |
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Most people in the community are unaware of the many resources available to them and their loved ones at end of life. Consequently, many do not receive the full range of services they deserve. Many people are afraid of dying and unable/unwilling to talk about it. Many struggle with difficult ethical issues at end of life. Numerous educational initiatives serve professionals in end of life care, but there is no ongoing, comprehensive end of life education program to help lay people in the community address their concerns. | |
COMPASSIONATE COMPANIONS IN VIGIL WITH THOSE WHO ARE DYINGOur special volunteers "sit vigil" with residents in nursing homes who would otherwise be alone in their last hours and days. We are serving residents of Porthaven Care Center and Marquis Care at Piedmont in Northeast Portland and Maryville Nursing Home in Beaverton. | |
Volunteers will find a wealth of opportunities to be a part of this privileged work. | |
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