Comfort Keepers: Hospital Companionship & Care

Comfort Keepers is a heartfelt initiative by MySKCle r designed to provide emotional support, companionship, and a communication bridge to families for women facing cancer during their most vulnerable moments. Whether in an inpatient or outpatient setting, this program ensures that no sister feels alone by offering a comforting presence and assisting in retaining or relaying important information to loved ones about their care and progress.

1. Provide Emotional Support:Offer compassionate companionship to women undergoing cancer treatment.
   

2. Foster Connection and Comfort:Engage in meaningful conversations or provide silent support to ensure sisters feel cared for.
   

3. Reduce Isolation:Ensure women feel surrounded by a community of love and support during their cancer journey.
   

4. Support Communication with Families:Assist in retaining important information from care providers and communicating it to family members to ensure clarity and peace of mind.
   

Key Program Components:

1. Volunteer Visits:Inpatient Support: Volunteers visit sisters in hospital rooms to offer emotional comfort and companionship.
   Outpatient Support: Companionship is also available during outpatient treatments or recovery periods.
   

2. Companionship Activities:Engaging in uplifting conversations.
   Providing a listening ear for emotional expression.
   Simply being present to provide silent support and comfort.
   

3. Family Communication Assistance:Volunteers can help sisters retain or relay key information from care providers to family members, ensuring that loved ones remain informed about treatment updates and progress.
   

4. Volunteer Training:Volunteers receive training to ensure they provide compassionate, non-intrusive support tailored to the unique needs of cancer patients, including guidance on assisting with communication needs.
   

5. Coordination and Scheduling:Visits are scheduled in coordination with the sister's preferences and availability to ensure a seamless experience.
   

Program Benefits:

• For Sisters (Participants):A comforting presence during challenging times.
  Emotional relief from feelings of loneliness or isolation.
  Strengthened sense of community and care.
  Help with remembering or sharing important information about their care.
  

• For Families:Improved communication and understanding of a loved one's treatment and progress.
  Peace of mind knowing that their loved one is supported and cared for.
  

• For Volunteers:The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of women navigating cancer.
  

Outcomes and Impact:

Comfort Keepers fosters meaningful connections that alleviate feelings of isolation, enhance emotional well-being, and ensure that vital information is effectively communicated to families, providing holistic support for both sisters and their loved ones.