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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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