Palliative gr is committed to ensuring that palliative care is available and accessible in a timely, comprehensive and uncomplicated manner for all people in an advanced palliative care situation and their relatives in the canton of Graubünden. Wherever possible, this should take place at the place of choice of the person concerned. The extent and intensity of care and support can vary individually and correspond to the needs of the person concerned.

palliative care unit graubünden

The palliative care unit is part of the internal medicine department at the Cantonal Hospital of Graubünden. Patients with a terminal illness or chronic pain receive interdisciplinary and comprehensive care in the unit at the Fontana site. The stay on the palliative care ward is intended to support patients with a complex situation (pain symptoms, decision-making in a palliative situation)  and enable a return to the patient's preferred environment. In addition to the inpatient ward, there is also an outpatient consultation hour in which patients with pain, nutritional problems and similar issues can be cared for.

Palliative bridge service

This outpatient service has been offered as a pilot project in the canton of Graubünden since January 1, 2013. The staff of the Palliative Bridge Service support and advise patients, their relatives and the people and organizations involved in care and support on complex issues relating to care and support. The specialist support can be requested by the patient, relatives, family doctor or Spitex services and nursing homes. The palliative bridging service provides additional support on a temporary basis until the carers involved are able to cope with the situation themselves.

Hospice Graubünden

In the canton of Graubünden, terminally ill and dying people can be cared for in the hospice in Maienfeld. The facility has four beds and is attached to the Senesca care center in Maienfeld.

It is a milestone in the care of terminally ill and dying people in Graubünden:

The Graubünden Hospice closes a gap in the palliative care network, especially for younger seriously ill people. Patients and relatives can find competent support during a respite stay or in the last phase of life.

Voluntary support for the seriously ill and dying

Voluntary companionship for the seriously ill and dying is available to seriously ill people and supports and relieves their next of kin with the aim of caring for the patients concerned at home until they die. The motto is: "Live well until the end and die in peace." This important and demanding work is carried out exclusively by volunteers. The free care can be provided for hours or night watches.

Grief café

• You have lost a loved one through death?
• You don't know how to deal with a terrible diagnosis?
• A relative has dementia and is becoming increasingly alien to you?
• A stroke of fate has suddenly put you on the dark side of life?
• You feel alone or misunderstood with your pain, worries and grief?

The Bereavement Café is a service for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The grief café is an open and protected place to talk, listen to each other, grieve, but also to gain new impetus, courage and strength.

Grief counseling

Illness and death often trigger an almost insurmountable grief among the bereaved, family or friends. The feeling of loneliness can lead to a deep life crisis

Pastoral care and psychological support

"Pastoral care is about enduring powerlessness, meaninglessness and emptiness in solidarity with the sufferer."

Information and advice center for family caregivers

Are you caring for or looking after a relative, neighbor or someone in your circle of friends? Or would you like to do so in the near future?

Then you've come to the right place. Care and support at home is a demanding task. You often have to organize a complex daily routine, make decisions or find solutions to practical issues. We would like to support you with your tasks.

Patient directives

Do you have an idea of how you would like to be treated, cared for or accompanied? Perhaps the thought of no longer being able to make your own decisions about your life due to an accident or illness scares you

The Grisons Red Cross wants to help people to hold on to their unmistakable will and unique wishes. Such decisions must be well considered. That's why we attach great importance to providing personal and comprehensive advice when drawing up a living will.

Regional networks

The regions bring together carers, chaplains, doctors, volunteers and other network partners who are committed to a good life until the end in the canton of Graubünden. With the following goals:

• Promoting cooperation and networking between various organizations, institutions and professionals in the field of palliative care in the regions
• Promoting further training courses in palliative care for institutions and members
• Promoting knowledge and awareness of each other (offer and activities)
• Exchange of experiences
• Promoting comprehensive client information on existing offers in the health and social sector