Organization: Hospice Care Ottawa - Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice
Phone Numbers: 613-591-6002
Fax: 613-591-7002
Email: info@hospicecareottawa.ca
Website: www.hospicecareottawa.ca
Address:
Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice
110 McCurdy Dr
Kanata, ON
K2L 2Z6
Intersection: Terry Fox Dr and Maple Grove Rd
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Day away programs and end-of-life hospice residence care beds
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Public Contacts: Barb Mildon - Executive Director
905-429-0418 * barb.mildon@hospicecareottawa.ca
Service Description: Companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-limiting illness

Home Support Program: Comfort and practical support through visiting volunteers 

Benefits include:
  • initial visit by a community nurse for assessment and referral
  • volunteer visiting for companionship and practical support
  • respite for families up to 4 hours/week
  • telephone support
  • caregiver support

Day Hospice Program: If an person is still able to get out of the home and can transfer with minimal assistance, the Day Hospice program can provide a day away for them and a break for the caregiver * offered Tue, Wed or Thu 10am-2pm

Benefits include:
  • weekly social interaction with peers
  • variety of activities may include art, cards, board games, music, reiki or massage
  • emotional support
  • respite for caregivers
  • weekly nurse assessments and communication with physicians as needed

Hospice Residential Care Program: When being at home is no longer possible Hospice Care Ottawa provides 24 hour residential care

Family Support Program: Helps family members and friends care for someone diagnosed with a life-threatening illness * bereavement follow-up available * individual basis or in group settings for adults, youth and children

Bereavement Support: Support through the grieving process by staff and trained volunteers

Programs include:
  • drop-in groups
  • partner/spousal support groups
  • retreats
  • group walks
  • counselling
  • information and referral



Fees: None * donations welcome
Application: For referrals or to find out more about community programs, call 613-680-0306 * admission to Residential Hospice is made though a referral by health care providers * for more information call 613-591-6002
Eligibility / Target Population: Persons 18 years of age and older diagnosed as having a life-limiting illness and their families * Hospice Day Program: Person is still able to get out of the home and can transfer with minimal assistance
Languages: English ; French
Language Notes: Some services only
Area Served: Ottawa (City of) and rural areas
See Also: Adult Day Programs
Bereavement Support
Caregiver Support Services
Hospice Palliative Care - In-Home
Last Updated: 10/28/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=209122

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