CROSSROADS INLET CENTRE HOSPICE
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The Crossroads Inlet Centre Hospice opened in 2003 in Port Moody. It is a ten private bedroom facility that represents an option for those with a terminal illness who are not able to stay at home yet do not need all the services of a hospital. Crossroads Inlet Centre Hospice patients live their final days with peace and comfort in a home-like setting where family, friends and pets are welcome. Our Hospice offers many services and programs that focus on dignity and compassion and provides the setting for a meaningful time with loved ones when the end is near. In addition to full-time medical and nursing care, we offer spiritual support, an art care program, a music program, tea service, bereavement and grief support services, therapeutic touch, space for family meetings, and the services of dedicated volunteers.
Dignity, Choice and Compassion are but three of the values to which we subscribe in the pursuit of excellent hospice palliative care.
What is Hospice?
Crossroads Inlet Centre Hospice staff and volunteers bring a unique skill set in assisting our patients and families to live through the dying process, embracing the philosophy that death is accepted as a continuum of life. Our care is delivered by Fraser Health medical personnel, our Crossroads staff, Spiritual care, dedicated and committed volunteers. This interdisciplinary team includes family members in decisions and the many aspects of care and attention to achieve our high standards of what a hospice experience can be.
Who can be admitted to Crossroads Inlet Centre Hospice?
The patient must be registered with Fraser Heath Community Palliative Care team. The patients are encouraged to agree with the goals of hospice care where there is limited medical intervention and patient comfort and support are paramount.
What is the Process for hospice admission?
A home care nurse can assist the patient and their family with the choices available to them, including when is the best time to come to hospice. We encourage patients and their families to arrange for a tour of the hospice prior to admission if they wish. Phone 604-949-2270.
A GIFT OF ART FOR CROSSROADS HOSPICE
Crossroads Hospice Society would like to acknowledge Grades 11 and 12
art students at Gleneagle Secondary School and teachers Melanie Stokes and Mike McElgunn for their time and commitment towards this beautiful garden fountain.
The year long art project gave students the opportunity to meet the needs of others, work closely with the hospice, explore career options and the role of the artist in the community. The project allowed the hospice an opportunity to work with students, raised awareness of hospice and created a permanent piece of artwork for our facility. The students planned, designed, produced and installed this beautiful fountain.
An amazing amount of work went into this beautiful piece of art. The dragonfly, a symbol for Crossroads Hospice Society, is imprinted in purple, green and blue tiles. These healing colours enrich the artwork and the focal point depicts a dragonfly zooming amongst cattails in the marsh and the added water feature makes this scene come alive. You have to see it to appreciate the effort and thought that went into this incredible piece of art.
Hospice is about community and this is an excellent example of working together.
HOSPICE PROGRAMS
ArtCare Program
This unique program offers a joyful opportunity to engage in an art-making experience that allows for moments of respite with other family members and friends while reducing stress and anxiety. Team members see the ArtCare program as a way to let them interact with families on a different level.
Music Program
Visiting Musician Program within the hospice offers intimate musical performances for the enjoyment of patients, families and friends every Wednesday morning and Sunday afternoon.
Tea Service Program
The 'Tea Service' at Crossroads Inlet Centre Hospice, is hosted by two volunteers every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday afternoon. Volunteers bring freshly baked goods and prepare a complete coffee and tea service. A beautiful silver tea service is placed on a lovely wooden tea wagon, along with a variety of special teacups and saucers and the baked goods. The families, friends and patients appreciate the elegance and graciousness. This little bit of respect and refinement in the lives of people dealing with difficult circumstances, is so appreciated and enjoyed.
COMPANIONING
Companioning is about honouring the spirit:
It is not about focusing on the intellect.
Companioning is about curiosity:
It is not about expertise.
Companioning is about learning from others:
It is not about teaching them.
Companioning is about walking alongside:
It is not about leading or being led.
Companioning is about being still:
It is not about frantic movement forward.
Companioning is about discovering the gifts of sacred silence:
It is not about filling every painful moment with talk.
Companioning is about bearing witness to the struggles of others:
It is not about judging or directing those struggles.
Companioning is about being present to another person's pain:
It is not about taking away or relieving the pain.
Companioning is about respecting disorder and confusion:
It is not about imposing order and logic.
Companioning is about going to the wilderness of the soul with another human being:
It is not about thinking you are responsible for finding the way out.
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