We are a non-profit foundation and provide our services free of charge. We are currently sustained by contributions from the kind and generous community we serve and in which we live. We are dedicated to providing care-giving services to the dying, those suffering temporary disability or illness and support to their families.
Our services include the following:
Medical referrals and treatment coordination
Grocery shopping, meal preparation,etc.
Providing medical equipment, such as a hospital beds, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.
Advising on obtaining in-home professional medical services
Dealing with the emotional difficulties associated with being ill
Coordinating and scheduling volunteer visits and respite care for family caregivers
Spending time with the patient, actively listening and attending to the patient
Transportation to medical appointments
We also provide informational programs to the community with our Being Prepared and Falling Prevention presentations.
Our meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at 1 pm at the Amigos de Animales event center in Alto Boquete. Everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information about our services, to make a donation or to become a volunteer check out our website, call 6781-9250 or email us at boquetehospice@gmail.com.