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In-Home Care | Residential Care | Inpatient Care | Complementary Therapies | Bereavement Care | Support Groups | Memorial Services |
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![]() Casa de la Luz provides a complete program of hospice services. We specialize in home hospice care and offer a unique Inpatient Unit and Tucson's only hospice residential home -- Kanmar Place. Our goal at Casa de la Luz Hospice is to allow those facing terminal illness to remain in their own homes. While most patients prefer to stay in their own homes, we also care for many in nursing homes or assisted living facilities, as well as at our free-standing Inpatient Unit or at our residential hospice home, Kanmar Place. Because we have the flexibility of providing care in any setting, adjustments in arrangements can be made throughout the course of each patient's illness, if needed. People are often surprised at the level of in-home care they receive from Casa de la Luz Hospice:
"Thank you for your conscientious care of
Mom over the last five months of her life. We
will always be grateful you were there when Mom was
ready to go Home." Kanmar Place, Tucson's first and only residential hospice home, provides specialized care to individuals who are facing a life-limiting illness. An environment of compassion and caring is created, where a resident may live with dignity and self-worth. Kanmar's team offers physical, emotional, and spiritual support to the resident and their family. Superior care is provided to residents by trained hospice caregivers, nurses, physicians, and volunteers to make daily life as comfortable as possible. An inviting and unique environment has been created in this hospice home. Residents may make their private living space their own by adding some of their favorite belongings. The gardens and private patios provide a place to gather with visitors or for quiet reflection. The serenity of the natural desert landscape and beautiful views of Tucson create an atmosphere of comfort and peace. The emphasis at Kanmar Place is on the quality of life...
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"When basic good care is provided, the complementary therapies have a wonderful contribution to make to people's comfort and quality of life." Dr. Ira Byock, People approaching the end of life have taught us that pain is rarely purely physical, nor is it best treated by medications alone. For many persons, suffering is caused by a combination of physical pain and discomfort, and spiritual and emotional distress. A holistic approach to care recognizes that pain and
suffering are best relieved when the whole person - body,
mind, and spirit - is considered. Therefore, Casa de la Luz
Hospice is pleased to offer an array of gentle, non-invasive
complementary therapies of benefit to the whole person. Massage Therapy can provide great comfort to the
physical body, relieving backaches, headaches, general
muscle strain, and fatigue. Other therapeutic effects are
increased relaxation, sleep promotion, and decreased stress
and anxiety. Massage meets the universal human need for
touch, offering a powerful means of communicating presence,
comfort, and love. If it is not appropriate for the whole
body to be massaged the hands, feet, back, head, neck, and
shoulders may still be treated to this gift of touch.
"One afternoon I came across a grieving visitor
sitting outside alone. My dog, Scout eased her way towards the
woman and faced her directly. The visitor looked at Scout, put her
arms around her neck and began to sob. As her ride arrived,
the woman thanked Scout for her kindness: 'You wonderful, wonderful
dog! Thank you!'"
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Although it is common to want to find our own way through grief and avoid seeking help, grief support can make a remarkable difference. Experiencing the death of a loved one can overwhelm our ability to cope; some things are simply bigger than we are and require more resources in times of need. Most people feel strengthened, encouraged, and supported when they learn about grief. Understanding how grief affects us, identifying coping strategies and learning new methods to help ourselves through the grief experience become invaluable. Support and Education Friday Support Groups Open group for newly bereaved and other grieving individuals. Offers support and discussion of topics of immediate need in a safe environment with a facilitator. Meets each Friday, 10:00 am to 11:30 am. No registration required. Please call for directions. Healing Journeys Appropriate for individuals whose loss is two or more months. An 8 week structured group program for support and education. Session utilizes Understanding Your Grief, by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt. Groups meet at Casa De La Luz offices and other locations around Tucson. Materials provided. Day and evening groups are available. Dates, times and locations vary. Registration is required. Men and Grief Special opportunities for men grieving the loss of a loved one. Meetings held periodically throughout the year. Please call for information. Survivors of Suicide
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In the Spring and again in the Fall, Casa de la
Luz Hospice offers a “Celebration of Life
Memorial” to honor the lives that have been
entrusted into our care. Celebration of Life
Memorial services are non-denominational and
feature folk music, readings, a candle-lighting
ceremony, and the reading aloud of names of Casa
patients who have died within the previous six
months. The service concludes with a catered
reception and offers an important and healing
opportunity for all to reconnect with each
other, family members, and Casa staff, who may
have shared in the decedent’s final days.
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