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Stedman Community Hospice

Since 2004, we have proudly offered innovative, compassionate end-of-life care to thousands of patients and their families...thank you for caring!

08/14/2025

Handbags for Hospice Memorial Handbags Sponsorships now available for our November 13th event. Contact Nancy at 519-751-7096, ext 2476 or nbillard@sjlc.ca to book yours or to inquire about details.

08/08/2025

At Stedman Community Hospice, we’re often asked about the care we provide and how hospice works.💛

Whether it’s at our hospice residence or through our Community Outreach Program, our team is here to support individuals and families with expert, compassionate care.

We’ve put together answers to some of the most common questions we hear.

For more information, visit our website linked in our bio.

08/06/2025

We’re often asked what services we provide. Here's a quick overview of how we care for individuals and families in our community.

At Stedman Community Hospice, we support individuals and families through some of life’s most challenging moments, providing expert care in a warm, welcoming setting.

Whether at our hospice residence or through our Community Outreach Program, we offer personalized care that meets people where they are - physically, emotionally, spiritually, and through psychosocial support.

✔️ In-patient hospice care in a comfortable, home-like environment
✔️ Community Outreach providing care at home in Brantford and surrounding areas
✔️ Grief and bereavement support for families and caregivers
✔️ Education and resources to help navigate the end-of-life journey

With nearly 90% of Canadians preferring to receive care at home or in hospice, we focus on dignity, choice and connection. We’re here to help patients and their loved ones feel informed, supported and never alone.

08/01/2025

At Stedman Community Hospice, we know that culture, tradition, and identity shape how we live, and how we care for one another at the end of life.

Cultural safety means creating care spaces that are free from judgment, where people feel spiritually, emotionally, and culturally respected.

This is especially vital for the increasingly diverse community that we serve, including our close neighbours on Six Nations of the Grand River. The Indigenous community, much like many others, hold family, ceremony and community as strong pillars of the end-of-life experience.

It’s not about having all the answers. It’s about listening, learning, and showing up with humility.

07/31/2025

Are you a business owner who knows the value of hospice care through a personal experience? Sponsorship of a major event in support of Stedman Community Hospice is one way to help ensure that same care is available to other families like yours. Reach out to Candace today at 519-751-7096, ext 2556 for details.

07/29/2025

Julie Powell, President & CEO of St. Joseph’s Lifecare Foundation (on the right), accepts a cheque for $12,330 from Brantford Police Association representatives Jeremy Morton and Jen Fotheringham. This donation represents proceeds from their June golf tournament in support of Stedman Community Hospice. Our sincerest thanks to Brantford Police Association for their continued support. We are truly grateful.

07/28/2025

First created in Japan by Itaru Sasaki as a way to cope with the loss of a loved one, the Wind Phone offered him a way to stay connected - to speak to, not just about, someone who had passed. After the 2011 Fukushima disaster, it became a public space of healing, where thousands came to share words left unsaid.

Today, Wind Phones can be found around the world. Quiet and open to all, they offer a space for reflection, release, and remembrance.

At Stedman Community Hospice, ours is nestled in the garden - a place to hold whatever you need to say.

Grief doesn’t follow rules. And sometimes, speaking directly to those we’ve lost brings a kind of comfort that nothing else can. It’s a simple act, but one that can ease the weight of sorrow and help carry us forward. 💛

With thanks to the Rotary Club of Brantford-Sunrise and the Rotary Foundation for helping make this space possible.

07/24/2025

Happy International Self-Care Day!

To all the healthcare workers and caregivers who pour so much of themselves into others, we see you.

Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s essential.
Even five mindful minutes can help you reset, recharge, and keep showing up with the strength your role calls for.

So today, and every day, take a moment just for you.
Breathe. Step outside. Sip some water.
You deserve care, too. 💙

07/21/2025

Caregiving Can Be Hard on Your Mental Health. And That’s Okay.
Supporting someone with a serious illness can bring emotional highs and lows. It's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed, isolated, or mentally drained. But you’re not alone, and your well-being matters too.

At Stedman Community Hospice, we recognize that caregivers need care too. You are not alone.
That’s why we offer the Care for the Caregiver Support Group, a safe and supportive space for anyone caring for a loved one with a life-limiting illness.

Led by a registered professional, this monthly group provides:
✔️ Emotional support
✔️ Therapeutic activities
✔️ Time to connect, reflect, and simply breathe

📍 Where: Stedman Community Hospice
🗓 When: Monthly on Thursdays
Next sessions: July 24 and August 28
💙 Open to anyone supporting someone with a serious illness

To learn more, click the “Bereavement Support Programs” link in our bio.

07/16/2025

When someone becomes unable to make their own healthcare decisions, someone else needs to step in. But who makes those decisions? And how do they know they’re making the right ones?

That person is called a Substitute Decision Maker (SDM). Someone legally allowed to speak for you if you can’t speak for yourself.

An SDM must make decisions based on your values, wishes, and what’s important to you. That’s why it’s so helpful to talk about your care preferences before a crisis happens.

In Ontario, a Substitute Decision Maker must:
✔️ Be at least 16 years old (unless they’re your parent)
✔️ Be mentally capable of understanding the decision at hand
✔️ Be available. In person, by phone, or electronically
✔️ Not be legally prohibited from acting as your SDM (e.g., by court order or separation agreement)
✔️ Be willing to take on the role

At Stedman Community Hospice, we encourage individuals and families in having these conversations early, so everyone feels more confident and prepared.

Want to learn more about Advance Care Planning? Visit Advance Care Planning Canada.

07/14/2025

Grief can feel incredibly isolating, but you're not alone.
The Grief Alliance reminds us that many of the emotions we experience during grief - like physical pain, lack of motivation, or feeling distracted - are deeply human and widely shared.

At Stedman Community Hospice, we’re here to walk alongside you. Our free monthly grief support groups offer a safe, compassionate space to connect with others who understand what you’re going through.
If you or someone you know could use support, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Address

Brantford, ON

Website

http://www.sjlc.ca/, https://linktr.ee/stedmanhospice

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