IHF Resources & Information to Support People Who are Facing End of Life & Their Families
Irish Hospice Foundation continually strives to improve end-of-life in all care settings in Ireland – hospitals, community and at home. An important part of this work is the creation of resources to support those who are facing end of life and those who care for them. Palliative Care
Our information booklet “Palliative Care – what is it and who is it for?” , is for those diagnosed with a life-limiting condition that aims to make people feel comfortable and supported throughout their illness. You can view it here . Our “When someone you care about is dying: What to expect” booklet, has been created to support you when someone you care about is dying. This booklet may help you to know what to expect in the last days and hours of their life. You can access both booklets here .
Palliative Care What is it and who is it for?
When someone you care about is dying What to expect
Our Dying Well at Home programme aims to support end-of-life care at home for people who wish to die at home and those who care for them. Caring for someone at home can be both a challenging and rewarding experience.
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Our brochure When Someone You Care About Is Dying at Home – What to Expect will help you know what to expect and how you can support a person who is dying at home.
The Dying Well at Home eLearning has been developed to support people who are caring or who are considering caring for a person at end of life in a home setting.
When Someone you Care about is Dying at Home What to Expect
Practical information when caring for the person
You can access the brochure and eLearning here .
Information and Support Line Facing or caring for a friend or family member with a life-limiting illness can be challenging for anyone. The Information and Support Line (1800 60 70 66) is a confidential line that provides signposting, practical supports and resources about end-of-life care in Ireland. See details here . Nurses for Night Care We fund the Nurses for Night Care service for people dying with illnesses other than cancer. Nurses for Night Care enables people with diseases like dementia, motor neurone disease, advanced respiratory disease, heart failure and end stage kidney disease to receive expert nursing care and support at night in their own homes in their final days. See details here . Think Ahead A practical tool and customisable guide for advance care planning and end of life. It helps a person document their healthcare choices and personal wishes, for a future time when they may not be able to make or express those decisions. See details here .
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Think Ahead Planning Pack
h Hospice Foundation is a national charity that addresses dying, death and reavement in Ireland. Support is what we offer, and support is what we need. e are reliant on voluntary support and fundraising and without this, could not iver services like Think Ahead.
A place to record your preferences and choices for your future care through illness, end of life and after death
find out more or make a donation, please visit www.hospicefoundation.ie call (01) 679 3188 .
Think about your future
Talk with others about your options
Tell them what you decide
Irish Hospice Foundation Morrison Chambers, 32 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, D02 X627 hospicefoundation.ie support@hospicefoundation.ie
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