by widehorizon | Oct 13, 2021 | Latest news
In this episode of bi-monthly interviews, Wide Horizon’s General Manager Anne discusses Frail, Respite and Palliative Care on local Vaal radio station 90.6fm. Anne also explains the many ways that you can get involved at Wide Horizon; whether you volunteer,...
by widehorizon | Sep 17, 2021 | Latest news
Listen to Wide Horizon’s General Manager Anne speak to local Vaal radio station 90.6fm about the role of Palliative Care and how we can help & guide patients and their families through the end-of-life process. This is the first in a series of bi-monthly...
by widehorizon | Jul 19, 2021 | Latest news
For a few years, Wide Horizon Care has successfully headed up a local campaign to help give back the dignity of young girls aged 8 years old and older. For these young ladies, the lack of the most basic needs result in them often missing school for up to a full week....
by widehorizon | May 25, 2021 | Latest news
Correction – While hospice certainly helps patients and families during a medical crisis, the fullest benefit occurs when pain and symptons are managed, and when patients have the time to make personal and spiritual...
by widehorizon | May 25, 2021 | Latest news
Correction – Hospice is for patients of any age with a prognosis of six months to live or less. Reasons for admission may include end-stage cancer, dementia, heart disease, lung disease, stroke or...
by widehorizon | Apr 12, 2021 | Latest news
The course of a terminal illness is, for nearly all people, a profound spiritual journey. When curative treatment becomes no longer tenable, persons confronted with existential questions about the meaning and purpose of their lives, and what will happen to them when...
