- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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86 people are interested
Hospice Pet Therapy Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Rochester Regional Health Hospice Care
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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86 people are interested
How Pet Therapy can help Hospice Patients:
- Reduces patient anxiety
- Releases patient endorphins
- Helps patients reminisce
- Encourages patients to talk about their feelings
- Helps patients talk about their grief and process grief
- Provides socialization opportunities for patients because of a common interest in the animal
- Provides isolated patients with an opportunity for touch/snuggling
Please contact Rose Fletcher by e-mail, rose.fletcher@lifetimecare.org, or phone at 585-214-1444 if you're interested in volunteering as a pet therapy hospice volunteer.
More opportunities with Rochester Regional Health Hospice Care
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Rochester Regional Health Hospice Care
Location:
330 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14607, US
Mission Statement
Rochester Regional Health Hospice Care is... -To make effective healthcare and support services available to individuals and families who need healing at any stage of life or level of wellness. -To contribute to improving health status and quality of life in communities where those individuals/families reside. -To apply its expertise as an enterprise to develop and introduce innovative healthcare and related services, to enhance effective delivery of such services, and to reduce the costs of providing those services. -In pursuit of this mission, Rochester Regional Health Hospice Care will deliver compassionate, personalized care to adults and children who are ill, injured, dying or grieving. Rochester Regional Health Hospice Care will also provide education that promotes healing, wellness and holistic care for children and adults.
Description
Hospice care is specialized end-of-life care that gives patients and families the chance to spend time together with comfort and dignity, receiving services focused on sustaining quality of life. Rochester Regional Health Hospice Care (formerly Lifetime Care) provides services to minimize pain and manage the symptoms of advanced, life-threatening illness. In addition to the patient’s well-being, our hospice services also address the spiritual, emotional, and psychological concerns of patients and their families.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2652 Ridgeway AvenueRochester, NY 14626
DATE POSTED
October 5, 2023
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- No minimum time commitment