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Health & Wellness Resources

Chilliwack Seniors' Living Well Resource Guide

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Palliative Services

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Team of hospice volunteers visit palliative patients and their families at the Cascade Hospice Residence, Chilliwack General Hospital or in the patient’s home. Caregiver respite can sometimes be arranged.

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Vigil Services are available to provide bedside support from a team of trained volunteers for individuals and their families during the final 72 hours of a person’s life in the setting that is home to the individual at the time of the visit. Call 604-798-5355 , 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday if the need for a vigil is anticipated. Support Groups

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One to One Support for palliative and bereaved individuals, offered by hospice staff and trained volunteers.

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First Step Grief Support Group (8 weeks) and a Second Step Grief Support Group , that meets twice monthly for a social luncheon and a meeting. The