FAQs

Here are a few of the questions we've been asked:

What is a hospice and how is it different from a hospital?

The term "hospice" comes from the Latin word "hospitum", which means guesthouse.

Originally, a hospice was a place of shelter for weary and sick travellers returning from religious pilgrimages. In the 1960s, a British physician, Dr. Cicely Saunders, began the modern hospice movement. She used the word hospice to describe something between a hospital and a home - with the skills of one and the hospitality, warmth, and time of the other.

Why have a Hospice here?

We believe that rural communities should have access to a hospice close to home.

What will it cost?

There will be no cost for this service.

How can I help?

Volunteer your time, make a tax deductable donation, or make a bequest in your will. We can always use a little extra help.