Zürcher Lighthouse
Stiftung Zürcher Lighthouse
Zürich, Switzerland
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Zürcher Lighthouse is a foundation based in Zürich, Switzerland working on health, elderly care.
The Zürcher Lighthouse is a palliative care competence centre in Zürich, Switzerland, run by the independent, non-profit Stiftung Zürcher Lighthouse. For over 30 years it has offered people with incurable and terminal illnesses a place of rest and dignified end-of-life care. Its services include a palliative care residence with specialised long-term care, a day centre for people with chronic illnesses, and an on-site medical outpatient practice. Care is delivered by an interdisciplinary team of nurses, doctors, psychologists, social workers, therapists, chaplains and volunteers. The foundation is Zewo-certified and funds its work through donations, public and insurance contributions, and patient fees. It also offers hospice tours and promotes palliative care through media and events.
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Tageszentrum Zürcher Lighthouse
Health · Switzerland
Day centre for people with chronic or progressive illnesses, offering structured daily care, therapies, social activities and meals on weekdays.
Palliativzentrum Zürcher Lighthouse
Health · Switzerland
Specialised palliative long-term care for people with incurable or life-limiting illnesses, with a focus on symptom control and psycho-social stabilisation.
Ärztliches Ambulatorium Zürcher Lighthouse
Health · Switzerland
On-site medical practice in the same building as the Lighthouse, providing outpatient medical care.
