SHARE THE CARE

Because care is easier when it’s shared

Living with serious illness can make even small daily tasks overwhelming. While health systems provide medical care, everyday needs often fall through the cracks. Share the Care fills that gap by bringing family and friends together into a supportive network, so no one has to face illness alone.

What is Share the Care?

Share the Care is a structured support system that helps families and friends coordinate meaningful assistance for someone living with a terminal or life-limiting illness. From errands and meal preparation to attending appointments and offering companionship, the group shares the load so the person who is ill doesn’t have to keep asking for help.

HOW IT WORKS

  • Gather your circle: Pilgrims helps identify friends, family, neighbours and colleagues to be part of the care network.
  • Facilitate a plan: A Pilgrims staff member leads a three-hour meeting in your home to map out tasks and match responsibilities to people’s strengths.
  • Ongoing support: Pilgrims provides step-by-step guidance, handouts and check-ins to keep your Share the Care group running smoothly.

WHO CAN JOIN?

Anyone! Friends, family, neighbours, colleagues — people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities have something valuable to offer. The more varied the group, the more creative, caring and connected the support becomes.

WHEN TO START

The sooner, the better. Building your Share the Care group early means help is ready when it’s needed most.

WHY IT MATTERS

Daily life with serious illness can feel overwhelming, and outside of medical care, many needs go unmet. Share the Care helps close this gap — easing burdens, reducing isolation, and giving family and friends a meaningful way to show up with love and purpose.

Ready to start
a Share the
Care group?

Contact us today to learn more.

P: 825-467-8599

E: referrals@pilgrimshospice.com

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Share the Care is one of the many ways Pilgrims Hospice Society supports families and the community. By helping loved ones organize meaningful, practical assistance, we make sure no one has to walk through illness or grief alone.