Chamber breakfast hears about hospice

South Coast Hospice respects the spiritual and lifestyle choices of its patients and their families.

May 29, 2018

Vee Ramsayi 1 minute read

Angela Donval (left) and Marlene Jooste chat to South Coast Hospice CEO Di van Dyk (middle). 1021vee

South Coast Hospice CEO Di van Dyk was the guest speaker at the recent South Coast Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s monthly business breakfast at Desroches Hotel in Margate. She spoke on the pivotal role South Coast Hospice plays in the community.

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“Our organisation exists to provide high quality end-of-life care and bereavement services to terminally ill persons and their families. We provide comfort care when curative treatment is no longer the patient’s choice addressing the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Our belief is that quality of life is as important as length of life,” explained Ms van Dyk.

President of the South Coast Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vijay Naidoo (left) chats to newest executive chamber member, Dick Basday.
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Mrs van Dyk reiterated that South Coast Hospice is one of only four hospices in the province with an in-patient unit.

“When patients are referred to South Coast Hospice, their health care goals change from cure to comfort. The family unit is then better prepared for the reality of the illness and is able to face the last stages of life more comfortably and confidently.”