Hospice East Rand has been serving the community with great pride since 1986.<\/p>\n
Its name is synonymous with exceptional care for families where a loved one has been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness.<\/p>
With an increase in demand for home-based care, coupled with a decline in admission to its in-patient unit, Hospice is responding to the communities\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n
In-patient care will no longer be offered, leaving Hospice to do what it does best \u2013 care for patients and families at home.<\/p>
The service area covers Benoni, Boksburg, Brakpan, Springs, Nigel, Heidelberg, Kempton Park, Germiston, Edenvale and Bedfordview.<\/p>\n
Each town has its own dedicated nursing staff to ensure hands on caring within these communities.<\/p>\n
The Hospice home visit teams have a medical doctor, nursing sister, social worker and also specially trained care workers available who can offer 24-hour care to patients in the comfort of their home environment.<\/p>\n
The organisation also offers a daycare programme in Benoni once a week and twice a week in Vosloorus for patients well enough to attend.<\/p>\n
Care extends into the bereavement period through counselling and emotional support services.<\/p>\n
Common misconceptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n If you or a family member is struggling to cope with a life-threatening illness or battling to come to terms with a recent diagnosis of a serious illness, Hospice East Rand would like to assist and support you.<\/p>\n Contact Hospice East Rand on 011 422-1531 (mornings only).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Other articles you may be interested in:<\/p>\n Lambano supports Hospice Week<\/a><\/p>\n Donations and volunteers needed at Hospice shop<\/a><\/p>\n\n