Caring for our Communities
Over 1,500 Hospice Volunteers contribute in excess of 100,000 caring hours annually in our Island Communities. The VI Federation of Hospices invites you to learn more about the hospice society in your community. See Links to VIFOH Member Hospices below:
VIFOH In Partnership with VIHA - Advance Care Planning
The members of the Federation have joined with the Vancouver Island Health Authority to assist in the roll out of the Advance Care Planning initiative. Recently hospice staff and volunteers from across the island participated in a one-day workshop to learn more about ACP. To find out more click on the hospice nearest you from the list below and make contact to see what is presently available or what services are being planned for the future.
What is Advance Care Planning? Advance care planning is a process of reflection and communication; a time for you to reflect on your values and wishes; a time for you to let others know your future health and personal care preferences in the event that you become incapable of consenting to or refusing treatment or other care. Advance care planning means having discussions with family and friends, especially your chosen substitute decision-maker – the person who will speak for you when you no longer are able to speak for yourself. It may also include writing down your wishes, and may even involve talking with healthcare providers and financial and legal
professionals.
Southern Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands:
Central Vancouver Island
Northern Vancouver Island
Hospice services across the island are made possible by donors like you. With your gift you can join us in caring. Click on the hospice society nearest you and Help Hospice Help Others.
Over 1,500 Hospice Volunteers contribute in excess of 100,000 caring hours annually in our Island Communities. The VI Federation of Hospices invites you to learn more about the hospice society in your community. See Links to VIFOH Member Hospices below:
VIFOH In Partnership with VIHA - Advance Care Planning
The members of the Federation have joined with the Vancouver Island Health Authority to assist in the roll out of the Advance Care Planning initiative. Recently hospice staff and volunteers from across the island participated in a one-day workshop to learn more about ACP. To find out more click on the hospice nearest you from the list below and make contact to see what is presently available or what services are being planned for the future.
What is Advance Care Planning? Advance care planning is a process of reflection and communication; a time for you to reflect on your values and wishes; a time for you to let others know your future health and personal care preferences in the event that you become incapable of consenting to or refusing treatment or other care. Advance care planning means having discussions with family and friends, especially your chosen substitute decision-maker – the person who will speak for you when you no longer are able to speak for yourself. It may also include writing down your wishes, and may even involve talking with healthcare providers and financial and legal
professionals.
Southern Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands:
Central Vancouver Island
- Cowichan Valley Hospice Society
- Nanaimo Community Hospice Society
- Oceanside Hospice Society (Parksville/Oceanside)
- Alberni Valley Hospice Society
- Pacific Rim Hospice (Tofino/Ucluelet)
Northern Vancouver Island
Hospice services across the island are made possible by donors like you. With your gift you can join us in caring. Click on the hospice society nearest you and Help Hospice Help Others.