All the books listed under each topic are available for borrowing free of charge from Hospice Mid Canterbury.
Click on the pdf links below for the full list of books including brief descriptions on each.
Books on Dementia
Books on Grief and Grieving
Books for Children and Teenagers
Books for caregivers
Books on Death and Dying
Books on Practical Matters
Personal Stories
You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life. We will do all we can not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die.
Dame Cicely Saunders, founder of the modern Hospice movement 1918 – 2005
Some 'teasers' from our Christmas Extravaganza. There are only 30 tickets left so get in quickly if you are wanting to see these beautiful homes. All remaining tickets are now at The China Shop.
Julie Smyth
These wonderful ladies have been extremely busy organising our 'Christmas Extravaganza'. We are in for a real treat thanks to all of their hard work.
Can't wait Julie Smyth
Looks fantastic. 🥰
Looks stunning 😍😘😍😘
Sooo looking forward to it ☺️
As part of the recent International Volunteer Managers Day, Volunteering Mid & South Canterbury presented our Volunteer Managers with certificates in recognition for the wonderful work they do at looking after our volunteers. Pictured, Christine Wilson, our Manager of Volunteer Services, and Tracey Fuller, our Retail Manager.
Great managers! Congratulations ladies 💕
Awesome work❤
Some good tips in this article and in the comments section. Lets do all we can to become a dementia-friendly community.
How to help a stranger who seems lost and confused
Here's what you can do if you meet a member of the public in need of help that you believe has dementia or memory problems. There are ways to assist the police in the event that someone who is vulnera...A very sincere thank you to Christine, our Manager of Volunteer Services for being so incredibly dedicated to making a difference. Christine takes such good care of everyone in our team, and all our clients and caregivers. We are very lucky to have her. We are doubly lucky because we also now have Lorraine as Assistant Manager and she is pure gold too! ❤️It's International Volunteer Managers Day and we're celebrating this fabulous crew from across the country. Thank you for your passion, your leadership and for all you do for New Zealand hospices. #IVMDay19 #LivingEveryMoment
Awesome charity, and lovely people too
Good to see you flying the flag for us Christine ! You do such a great job organising us all at Mid Canterbury Hospice !
