We welcome Astrid Lakats, newly elected board chair, to Townsend Smith Foundation. Astrid is a resident of North Halton. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant with her own accounting practice in Milton. Astrid has served on the boards of numerous not-for-profit organizations, and is a past Board Chair of the Mississauga Halton Community Care Access Centre. In her time with MHCCAC, Astrid saw the profound impact of hospice care on terminally ill patients and their families. She is honoured to be part of this incredible journey to build a hospice in North Halton.
Milton Mayor Gordon Krantz proclaimed that this Saturday, October 10th will be recognized by the Town of Milton as World Hospice and Palliative Care Day.
Kate Holmes, Director of Development at Townsend Smith Hospice Foundation and Parm Gill were on hand for the flag raising to celebrate the occasion.
Townsend Smith Hospice Foundation’s mission is to provide access to palliative care for residents of Milton and Halton Hills, serving the needs of terminally ill people and their families.
Hospice made losing Mike a little bit more bearable knowing he was well taken care of in his final days. Being able to walk through the door and feel like you’re walking into your best friends home was amazing. Being able to be his wife again and not his caregiver took a lot of the burden off of me and allowed me to have that connection with Mike again before his passing. Laying with Mike in hospice, each of us on our side of the bed, is one of my most cherished memories. Having a hospice locally would have allowed me and my boys to spend more time together with Mike and less time driving back and forth a few times a day.
Come and learn more about Compassionate Communities, and making your family and friends aware of your wishes and choices for care, from Karen Candy, Director, Carpenter Hospice, Burlington, and Carol Sloan, Director Palliative Care Consultation, Acclaim Health Halton.This event is sponsored by Townsend Smith Foundation, CARP Halton, and Knox Presbyterian Church, MiltonFor more information, please contact info@townsend-smith.ca, or 289-878-3407.
Support groups provide a safe, compassionate place to talk, meet others who are also grieving, share ideas, receive support and learn about other community services. All support groups require registration.
Milton Drop-In Bereavement Support Group – NEW! 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, 6:30-8:00pm.
An on-going support group for adults who have lost a loved one.
