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EVERY MOMENT MATTERS

Welcome to Our Website

The South Westmeath Hospice Foundation was established in 1994 to provide compassionate palliative care and respite to patients, families, and staff at St. Vincent's Hospital in Athlone. The Home Care team also supports patients with life-threatening illnesses and their families at home in Athlone, Moate, Glasson, Castledaly, Tang, Ballymore, Ballinahown, Mount Temple, Monksland, South Roscommon, and the surrounding areas.

Services we offer

Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Counselling Services and Occupational Therapy.

HOSPICE CARE

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HOSPICE CARE

Hospice care is a special type of care for people whose illness may no longer be curable. It strives to enable them to achieve the best possible quality of life during the final stages of their illness. Hospice care also embraces families and friends by supporting them through the illness and into bereavement.
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PALLIATIVE CARE

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PALLIATIVE CARE

Palliative care is a holistic approach to health care that focuses on providing end-of-life care to patients suffering from life-limiting or life-threatening illnesses. The 'prevention and relief of suffering' is a core value of palliative care.
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COUNSELLING SERVICES

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COUNSELLING SERVICES

As well as providing palliative (end-of-life) nursing care to terminally ill patients, the South Westmeath Hospice Foundation provides information on bereavement and coping with loss.
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Occupational Therapy can help you to adjust to the limitations caused by your illness, and get the most out of life. Occupational Therapy helps people to do the everyday activities that they want to do and need to do when faced with illness, disability or challenging life events.
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