From The Gazebo

"Death" is a scary word. No one likes to think about it when they're busy being alive. Yet there it is, lurking in the wings, ready to be dealt with when the time comes. It is fortunate that we have such a thing as Matthews House and hospice care, where trained medical and spiritual staff help bring ease and solace into those final moments. The main purpose is to bring a sense of mutual sharing and reflection on what it means to be human.

Episode 4 - Eryn and Kim

Support, comfort and connection through counselling services at Matthews House Hospice.

09-23
09:58

Episode 2- Meet Eryn Manchanda End of Life Doula

Eryn Manchanda is the Compassionate Care Lead at Matthews House Hospice. Eryn supports people through their grief and bereavement and is an End of Life Doula. A What????

09-16
11:25

Episode 3 - Our First Guest Kimberly O'Brien Sweeney

Kimberley O’Brien Sweeney is new to Matthews House Hospice and came to us in the midst of the COVID pandemic. Kimberley lives in Everett, a small town just northwest of Alliston and attends our Cancer Support Group on Thursday mornings. Kimberley is a bright shining light with a story that will knock your socks off. I’ll let her tell it…….

09-16
10:03

Episode 1 - Welcome to the Gazebo

Hospice empowers, educates and encourages people and their families to be involved in making decisions.  Having a conversation or making a plan when you are healthy, is encouraged so that the care received at the end of life is appropriate and aligned with your wishes.

09-16
10:16

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