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Assisi Hospice provides palliative care for patients and families that preserves their dignity and quality of life.

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https://friends.assisihospice.org.sg/AssisiDMS/Giving/MyGift.htm Patients of any race, faith and financial position are cared for by our team of specialist doctors, nurses, allied health and pastoral care professionals. When faced with life limiting illnesses, our patients receive medical care, as well as psychosocial, emotional and spiritual care. Assisi Hospice provides care for p

atients across the continuum of Home Care, Inpatient and Day Care. This allows patients and family members to journey with a clinical team they are familiar with, and to receive care in the way that they need. Our six-storey purpose-built hospice provides a homely ambience with cosy spaces for patients and their loved ones. With 85 Inpatient beds, including specialised wards for Dementia Palliative Care and Paediatric Palliative Care, a Day Care Centre and the outreach of our Home Care team, we serve 2500 patients a year. Founded in 1969 by the Sisters of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood (FMDM), we are a charity supported by donors, volunteers and corporate organisations who journey with us in our cause.

23/12/2024

Christmas is here, and our amazing colleagues have worked their magic to deck the wards to bring cheer to our patients and caregivers. We share a little piece of Christmas in Assisi with all our friends here! Wishing everyone love, joy and peace this holiday season! 🎄✨

21/12/2024

🎄✨ Merry Christmas, dear friends! ✨🎄
From our hearts to yours, Team Assisi sends blessings and love this festive season. May your days be filled with peace, joy, and the warmth of loved ones. 🌟💖

20/12/2024

Today is a special day as we celebrate an amazing milestone of our precious colleague, 67 year-old Senior Patient Care Assistant Herlina Boru Butar-Butar. She is the longest service staff in our team, receiving her 50-year Long Service Award!

Herlina, at 17 years old, joined Mt Alvernia Hospital (MAH) surgical ward as a nursing aide after her O levels. After 7 years in MAH, she was transferred to the Khoo Block of MAH (the beginning of Assisi Hospice), which was a wing the FMDM sisters built for chronically-ill patients. What she remembered of that time in the 1980s was this, “Physically, it was more challenging to care for these patients as they were less mobile. But fellow colleagues were supportive and the FMDM Sisters who worked alongside us were so caring, so I persevered.”

In 1993, we moved from Khoo Block to Assisi Home and Hospice, refurbished from the FMDM sisters’ convent. In 2007, we were renamed Assisi Hospice, signifying our commitment to the mission to serve all in need of palliative care. As we grew and evolved while remaining true to the mission of serving the unmet needs in the community, Herlina learned and grew too. She took courses and attended lectures to acquire knowledge in palliative care, and learned to cope with the emotional challenges.

One of her most memorable patient was a 16 year-old boy. She shared, “At that time, my son was also 16 years old. It was difficult to accept that life can be taken away so young. I cared for him as best as I could, as I would take care of my own son. After the patient passed on, his father was moved by our care and came back to volunteer.”

She was motivated and persevered in this sector, as she felt that her patients were her best teachers. She said, “I have learned to be grateful for every day, live each day as fully as I can and not be afraid of death.”

We would like to say a big thank you to Herlina for serving our patients and their families faithfully all these years!

13/12/2024

Do you have unused CDC vouchers that will be expiring end of this year? Now, you can choose to do good as a household by donating them to Assisi Hospice! 70% of our patients are means-tested at the lowest income tier, and they will be hit the hardest amidst concern over rising cost of living. Your donation will enable us to bring care and comfort to these patients and their families. Tax deduction, which will be reflected in the Year of Assessment 2026, will be provided.

You can pledge to donate your CDC vouchers to Assisi Hospice in 3 easy steps:
1. Go to https://vouchers.cdc.gov.sg/donate/
2. Select Assisi Hospice as your preferred charity
3. Login via Singpass to pledge your donation

11/12/2024

🎄✨ Christmas came early at Assisi Hospice on the evening of 29 November, filling the air with warmth, laughter, and joy for our patients and their loved ones. The magic began with delightful surprises from Reindeer and Olaf, followed by a mesmerising performance from magician Mr Linus Ng! 🎩✨
Our hearts were touched by the beautiful Christmas carols sung by the AH MAH Choir, made up of staff and volunteers from Assisi Hospice and Mt. Alvernia Hospital, and the incredibly moving, interactive performance by the Senior Boleh Chimes Choir—our very own patients creating musical magic! 🎶❤️
The night sparkled even more with breathtaking fireworks and the grand lighting of our Christmas trees. 🌟🎆 A huge thank you to the wonderful staff from Cloudera for bringing extra cheer with craft sessions, accompanying patients during performances, and bringing our favorite characters, Reindeer and Olaf, to life! 🦌
We are so grateful for all the performers and volunteers who made this evening unforgettable. Your love and care truly made this a magical start to the Christmas season! 🎄💖

02/12/2024

🌟 What a wonderful Saturday afternoon it was, as the community came together to create precious memories and show love and support for our patients! 💖🎶
At “𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 – 𝗔 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿” hosted by The Blackbird Singapore, our patients, their loved ones, and supporters enjoyed an afternoon filled with live music, delicious food, and fun activities. 🎤🎸🍴
A heartfelt thank you to The Blackbird Singapore for sponsoring lunch for our patients and their families, as well as donating a portion of the event proceeds to support the care and comfort of our patients. 🙏💕
We are also deeply grateful to the talented singers and musicians who filled the air with joy all afternoon: Ernesto Valerio, Brinal Chua, Gary Tan, Hiroaki Maekawa, Rai from and Rai , Surath Godfrey, Vannessa Barker - Entertainer & Make Up Artist, Lim Yu-Beng and Bellingham – The Band. 🎶👏
And a big shoutout to the amazing student volunteers from Duke-NUS Medical School who helped make the event even more special. Your energy and kindness mean the world! 🌟
For those who couldn’t join us, you can still make a difference! 💖 Click here to support our patients: https://l.ead.me/AHblackbird

19/11/2024

Calling all nurses! Join the Assisi-LCPC Palliative Care Course for Nurses, which is specially designed for nurses working with patients with serious illness across all settings. It aims to address the primary concerns faced by nurses and to equip them with basic palliative care skills and knowledge to integrate into their practice in the care of patients with serious life-limiting illnesses. Sign up by 27 Dec at https://forms.office.com/r/6TRmNfZahr or scan the QR code in the image.

14/11/2024

This Christmas, send your well-wishes to your loved ones with our adorable Love, Peace and Joy Bears! Each bear comes with a special gift tag and message. All proceeds from the sale of these Love, Peace and Joy Bears will go towards providing care and comfort for Assisi Hospice’s patients and their families, making this an even more meaningful gift. Get Love, Joy and Peace today at https://tinyurl.com/assisichristmasbears!

12/11/2024

Gather your family and friends for a chillax afternoon at the vibrant Blackbird Singapore – a live music bar and restaurant nestled in the heart of Gillman Barracks, where good vibes, great company, and tasty treats await! Besides enjoying lovely time together, this is also a chance to show your support for our patients and their loved ones. 𝟮𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗼 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀.

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 – 𝗔 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿
📅 Date: 23rd November 2024 (Saturday)
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM - 8:00pm
📍 Location: Blackbird Singapore, 8 Lock Road, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108936
🎉What to expect:
• Chill vibes with amazing live music
• Delicious food and drinks
• Fun activities to enjoy with friends
• The chance to support a worthy cause while having a great time
👉 RSVP Now: https://l.ead.me/REGBB
✨ Entry Fee: $20 (includes 1 complimentary drink)

Can’t make it? No worries! You can still contribute by making a donation to https://l.ead.me/AHblackbird and make a difference from wherever you are. 💖

29/10/2024

How do you make delicious, “five-star” ondeh-ondeh? Our Day Care patients learned some tricks – like boiling the balls quickly after making them to prevent the gula melaka from leaking - in a fun-filled cooking session with staff volunteers from InnoVen Capital. The end result of flavourful, burst-in-your-mouth sweet treats brought smiles to them. A big thank you to InnoVen Capital for bringing cheer to our patients!

28/10/2024

Shop now to support our care for our patients!

28/10/2024

What do therapy dogs do and how do they play a part in providing comfort and joy to our patients and their families? Assisi Hospice has launched an illustration book – “Paws for Love”, which chronicles the adventures of Onyx, one of our therapy dogs, as he embarks on his volunteering journey, winning over patients who are initially hesitant to connect with his paw love. Through the eyes of Onyx, the book demonstrates how our therapy dogs and palliative care team bring joy and make a difference to patients on their final journeys. Our lovely volunteer therapy dogs and their owners had a blast at the book launch, seeing their experiences presented through the beautiful illustrations. Get your copy of “Paws for Love” at https://l.ead.me/AH-PFL for a minimum donation of $20!

24/10/2024

We are happy to be part of My Community Festival 2024, which features a line-up of guided tours, discussions and reflections thoughtfully curated around the theme “My Last Journey”! We welcome you to interact with members of our palliative care team – Dr Adrian, Nurse Elena, Medical Social Worker Calista, Day Care Manager Sheena and Music Therapist Trudy, who care for patients with serious illnesses and their families. Hear them share moving stories of their journey of care, and ask any burning questions that you may have! Get a glimpse of what is in the Home Care nurse Elena’s luggage as she brings care and comfort to patients’ homes; experience the power of music in healing with a simple interactive activity with Music Therapist Trudy. Witness palliative care first-hand as you go on a guided tour of Assisi Hospice. Explore unique features of the inpatient ward; see the Day Care service in action as patients engage in therapeutic programmes such as movement, art and music therapies; explore the beautiful and spacious garden, which allows patients to bask in nature and greenery, providing a life-giving environment; visit the Chapel, which provides a quiet corner for the spiritual needs of patients and caregivers.

𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐢 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞
📅 15 Nov 2024 (Fri)
⏱10am-12pm
📍Assisi Hospice, 832 Thomson Road S(574627)
💰 Free!
🔗Sign up: https://mycommunityfestival.sg/mycomm_event/wind-beneath-my-wings-with-my-palliative-care-team-from-assisi-hospice/

12/10/2024

Have fun with games, learn more about palliative care, enjoy snacks and stand to win a Care Buddy Bear at our booth at Singapore Hospice Council’s Live Well. Leave Well. Festival at Festive Walk East, Our Tampines Hub, from 11-13 Oct (Sun), 10am-7pm! Visit https://www.singaporehospice.org.sg/lwlw/ for the full programme.

11/10/2024

Test your memory and learn more about palliative care with “Assisi Match It!” game, or snap a photo with the installation inspired by the artwork of our patient Mr Bian Xue Jun! Join us at Singapore Hospice Council’s Live Well Leave Well 2024 roadshow at Festive Walk East, Our Tampines Hub, from today till 13 Oct (Sun), 10am-7pm. Visit https://www.singaporehospice.org.sg/lwlw/ for the full programme.

10/10/2024

Our Day Care patient, Mr Lua Chong Poo, who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, shares how he is benefitting from palliative care in this Straits Times article:

With regular physiotherapy, he went from being bed- and chair-bound to walking a short distance in his home.

The physiotherapy and medications, on top of an oxygen concentrator, which delivers oxygen, help with his shortness of breath.

Mr Lua said in a video shown at the event: “The biggest benefit to me is that I feel reassured. For example, I can eat a meal on my own and bathe myself.

“Regardless of how long I may have, at least if my oxygen levels are high, it’s not as bad. If your oxygen is low, you can’t breathe. It feels unbearable. You can’t do anything.”

Full article: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/public-understanding-of-palliative-care-still-lacking-survey

Watch Mr Lua share in “Perspectives on Palliative Care” by Lien Foundation: https://youtu.be/Dogvg4yvjWA?si=FTCnkAyt7FnfRi6Z

08/10/2024

🔎Calling all who are interested in understanding palliative care from a Catholic perspective! Join us for a thought-provoking session that delves into palliative care and its intersection with the Catholic faith. For the first time, our specialised practitioners will share how they provide compassionate palliative care and journey with our Catholic patients.

Understanding Palliative Care from a Catholic Perspective
📅5 Nov 2024
⏱6pm-8.45pm
📍Assisi Hospice, Essery Hall (Level 6), 832 Thomson Road S(574627)
💰Participation fee: $30
🔗Sign up: https://l.ead.me/PCCP (Registration closes on 28 Oct 2024)

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Watch 73 year-old Uncle Kiong, our Day Care patient, drum to the beat of “甜蜜蜜” as he shared the stage with musicians from Musical Touch ! Uncle Kiong used to be a night club musician for over 30 years, and sharing the gift of music gives him great joy. A big thank you to Musical Touch for belting out the lovely all-time favourites for our patients, and Uncle Kiong for participating in the performance! #music #volunteer #palliativecare

Today, I would like to dedicate this song “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley to everyone. May the soothing melody lift your spirits and bring peace to your heart, as mentioned in the lyrics, “everything little thing’s gonna be alright.”

Relive the fun and excitement of Assisi Fun Day on 9 Jun! Thank you for your support in our journey of providing care and comfort for our patients and their loved ones. #AssisiFunDay2024 #palliativecare #charitycarnival

Whatever the weather might be in your day, may the warmth of the sun still touch your heart and bring a smile to your face. This is “Here Comes The Sun” by The Beatles.

What do you admire most about your father? For Patrick Neo and Belle Ho, they were moved by how their fathers were always patient and considerate. This Father’s Day, they share memories of their fathers, who were both our former patients, and why they decided to give monthly so that more will receive this care. Go to https://www.addlifetodays.sg/ to join them in monthly giving. #fathersday2024 #addlifetodays #palliativecare

Today, I have chosen a timeless classic, “Yesterday Once More” by The Carpenters. This song takes us back to the golden days of music with its nostalgic melody and heartfelt lyrics. Let’s take a moment to reminisce about the past and cherish those wonderful memories. May you enjoy this beautiful trip down memory lane!

Our song for today was written by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell in the 1960s. Heartbreaking yet hopeful, perhaps the lyrics can invite us to look at clouds, love, life and more from different sides too, embracing the beauty of it all. Here is, "Both Sides, Now".

Dedicating "Mother Like You" by JJ Heller to all the incredible mothers out there. Your unwavering love, endless support, and boundless compassion inspire us every day. This song is a heartfelt tribute to your selflessness and devotion. Thank you for being the guiding light in our lives.

Be a brave knight for a day and challenge your family and friends to a friendly “fencing” match at the King’s Arena at Assisi Fun Day 2024, on 9th June 2024 at St Joseph’s Institution International School (SJII), from 10am to 4 pm! With over 100 stalls offering exciting rides, games, activities and delicious treats, there is something for everyone – from the young to young-at-heart. Make a donation or buy coupons for purchases and activities at www.assisifunday.sg. All proceeds will go towards supporting care for patients with terminal illnesses and their families. #AssisiFunDay2024 #SchoolHoliday #JuneHolidayActivities #CharityCarnival #PalliativeCare #FunGames #Food #Family #Event #ThingsToDoInSingapore #fencing

This June school holidays, bond with your family and friends and contribute to a worthy cause at the biggest charity carnival of the year – Assisi Fun Day on 9th June 2024 at St Joseph’s Institution International School (SJII), from 10am to 4pm. With over 100 stalls offering exciting rides, games, activities and delicious treats, there is something for everyone – from the young to young-at-heart. Make a donation or buy coupons for purchases and activities at www.assisifunday.sg. All proceeds will go towards supporting care for patients with terminal illnesses and their families. #AssisiFunDay2024 #SchoolHoliday #JuneHolidayActivities #CharityCarnival #PalliativeCare #FunGames #Food #Family #Event #thingstodoInSingapore

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Assisi Hospice provides palliative care for patients and families that preserves their dignity and quality of life. Patients of any race, faith and financial position are cared for by our team of specialist doctors, nurses, allied health and pastoral care professionals. When faced with life limiting illnesses, our patients receive medical care, as well as psychosocial, emotional and spiritual care. Assisi Hospice provides care for patients across the continuum of Home Care, Inpatient and Day Care. This allows patients and family members to journey with a clinical team they are familiar with, and to receive care in the way that they need. Our six-storey purpose-built hospice provides a homely ambience with cosy spaces for patients and their loved ones. With 85 Inpatient beds, including specialised wards for Dementia Palliative Care and Paediatric Palliative Care, a Day Care Centre and the outreach of our Home Care team, we serve more than 2,000 patients a year. Founded in 1969 by the Sisters of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood (FMDM), Assisi Hospice celebrates 50 years of God’s blessings in 2019. With God’s grace and support from donors, volunteers and corporate organisations, we will continue our journey of love in serving our community of patients and families with compassion.

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