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        open the lines of communication with members of the
        care team, plus they will have the opportunity to decide
        what care they would like to receive when the burden
        of the treatment outweighs the benefit of their life.  administrative  costs.  Once  the  Residential  Hospice
            Hospice Miramichi can be part of this approach to  opens  to  the  public,  HMI  will  have  the  additional
        care. Our volunteers in our Outreach Program visit     responsibility of covering the operational costs of the
        individuals at home. The Day Hospice Program is held   facility.  These  costs  include  those  associated  with
        on-site. Here the person will spend a few hours with   patient  care,  maintenance  and  operational  expenses.
        folks who are going through similar situations. The    Factoring in a portion of these expenses, it is estimated
        Residential Hospice will provide specialized end of life  it will cost approximately $220 per day to care for a
        care to patients who are unable to stay at home to die  patient in the Residential Hospice.
        but do not want to die in a hospital setting. This care    HMI raises operational funds through net proceeds
        will be delivered by professional staff with volunteer  from the Hospice Shoppe, special fundraising events, as
        support.  The  Grief  Support  Program will  benefit   well  as  monetary  donations  made  in  person,  online
        families who have experienced the death of a loved one.  through www.CanadaHelps.org, at Funeral Homes and
            With all due respect, the comment: “Nothing more   through estate planning. Monetary donations of $10 or
        can be done,” is wrong! Yes, the person can’t be cured,  more are eligible for a receipt for tax purposes.
        however  they  can be  supported  throughout  their        If you would like to support Hospice Miramichi
        journey. This support proves to them that they are much  financially you could become an everlasting donor with
        more  than  their  illness.  It  proves  to  them  that  they  an automatic monthly donation.  Any amount will make
        matter; and they can still make a difference in society.  a difference. To donate, contact our office at (506) 773-
            Hospice  Miramichi  Inc.  (HMI)  is  a  registered  7607,  or  you  can  email  Hospice  Miramichi  at
        charitable organization. HMI has been able to raise the  info@hospicemiramichi.com
        funds necessary to operate both the Outreach and Day       Together we can make a difference.
        Hospice  Programs  as  well  as  funds  to  cover  the














































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