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Hospice Erie Shores provides families and friends with the
opportunity to honour a loved one with a lasting tribute on
the Tree of Remembrance. Personalized plaques can be
purchased as leaves, acorns or stones, creating a special
message that can be enjoyed by all visitors to the Hospice.
Each plaque is a testament to the life of a loved one who
spent time at Hospice Erie Shores Campus. Please contact
Alycia Bento at LDMH Foundation (519-326-2372 Ext. 4143)
for more information.
“How beautifully the leaves grow old
How full of light and colour are their last days.”
John Burroughs 1827
Tree of Remembrance
Welcome to Hospice Erie Shores Campus Leamington, Ontario
197 Talbot Road, Unit 701
History
of Erie Shores
Hospice
The Architectural Drawing
Construction Under Way
The Hospice Comfort Bear
I am a little Comfort Bear
The Hospice Ladies sewed me with
care,
From the tip of my nose, to the tip
of my toes,
I’m dressed up in my most colourful
clothes.
I’m wrapped in a cozy blanket you
see,
It’s warm and toasty and comforts
me.
I love cuddles and hugs when I’m
sad and alone,
When friends and family have all
gone home.
The Hospice Comfort Bear is
unique to Hospice Erie Shores. All
of the bears are lovingly made by
the Hospice Comfort Bear Ladies,
volunteers at both Hospice and
LDMH. The Comfort Bear, who
comes with the accompanying
card and poem, is laid on each bed
prior to the resident’s arrival. As
the name suggests, it is hoped that
it will bring comfort to residents
and their families.
Deanna King, Karen Ross and
Caroline Ascott, co-creators of
the Comfort Bear
Landscaping at the Hospice
The gardens have all
been donated and will
be planted gradually,
providing a beautiful
vista for Erie Shores
Hospice. The trees and
other plants have been
carefully chosen to
provide interest and
colour in all four sea-
sons.
The Serenity Trail runs along the
back of Hospice and connects to
the Chrysler Greenway. A section
of ERCA land, home to unique
Essex County wildlife species, lies
between the Path and Erie Shores
Hospice.
Bird feeders have been placed
outside resident rooms and park
benches are located along the
Serenity Trail.
Numerous donations,
large and small, of time,
money and effort have
made Erie Shores Hospice
a reality. For Essex County
residents, governments,
businesses, corporations
and organizations, this has
been a labour of love.
A 1.5 billion year old, 12
ton rock has come to
symbolize the “rock
solid” support of Essex
County. It occupies a
prominent spot near
the entrance to Erie
Shores Hospice.
Hospice Volunteers - Opening Day - April 11, 2016
Volunteers
at Erie Shores
Hospice
There are approximately 20 employees at Hospice Erie Shores,
but over 200 volunteers who have committed their time to
serve at Hospice. The response from the local community was
overwhelming when the call for volunteers went out. Under
the direction of Jennifer Darowski-Melnick, Manager, Volunteer
Services, Hospice Essex County, training sessions were set up to
provide all of the volunteers with the skills that would be need-
ed in a hospice setting. Our volunteers staff the reception desk,
provide tours and generally assist visitors to the Hospice. A
large group staffs the kitchen preparing meals and snacks for
residents and their families. Volunteers also assist with resident
care, respite care, gardening, energy work and wherever else
assistance is needed. If you would like to become a member of
our volunteer community, please contact Jennifer Darowski-
Melnick at Erie Shores Hospice (519-974-7100, Ext. 3420).
Leamington District Memorial
Hospital Foundation
The Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation has
committed to raising funds each year to provide services not
paid for by the Ministry of Health. A golf tournament, a dinner
gala and Hogs for Hospice are the major fund raisers organized
by the Foundation. There are numerous other ways to help. If
you are interested in making a donation, please contact Ross
Barnwell or Alycia Bento at LDMH Foundation (519-326-2373
Ext. 4143).
A large double sided
fresh water aquarium ,
art in a different form,
can be found in each
wing of Hospice.
Unique pieces of furniture, many of
them antiques, have been donated
to Hospice and are displayed in
family rooms and the hallways.
And for the do it yourself artist,
colouring books and materials
are available for young and old
alike.
Art Work in the Hospice
Student artwork can be
found in one wing of the
Hospice.
This lovely painting by Bev Gaffan
can be found in Miss Lizzy’s
Foundation Garden Tea Room.
“The Wonder of it All” by retired
teacher and local artist John
Haynes is displayed at one end of
the Tea Room.
Original art work is displayed throughout Hospice in patient
rooms and along the hallways. All of the art work was donated
either by local artists or by Hospice supporters.
Artist Ed Roach donated twenty
four water colour paintings, most
reflecting his pastoral style.
Art Work in the Hospice The Reception Area
The reception area is
staffed by volunteers who
welcome family members
and friends, provide tours
and answer any questions
that they might have. The
fireplace and comfy chairs
can be enjoyed by all.
The baby grand piano, the focal
point of the reception area, was
purchased by LDMH Auxiliary.
The piano is equipped with a
software program that allows
the piano to play on its own.
While volunteer pianists are
scheduled, family members are
also welcome to play. The birds
in the large mural behind the
piano are local to the area and
honour our community donors.
Every gift received, large or
small, is appreciated.
After the death of a resident,
the Remembrance Candle on the
table outside the Team /Nursing
Station is lit. The Remembrance
Candle remains lit for 24 hours
to honour a life well lived. The
Memory Book chronicles the
time spent at Hospice by each
resident.
Marg’s Kitchen provides a
state of the art facility for our
volunteers to prepare home
cooked meals and snacks for
residents and their families.
The dining room offers a
warm and welcoming at-
mosphere where residents
and family members, staff
and volunteers can chat and
enjoy each other’s company
over coffee and home made
refreshments.
Miss Lizzy’s Foundation Garden
Tea Room is a peaceful oasis on
the north side of the building and
overlooks the Serenity Path and
some of the gardens that sur-
round Hospice.
The inclusion of the Garden Tea
Room, unique to the design of
Erie Shores Hospice, was made
possible by a gracious donation
from Miss Lizzy’s Foundation.
Kitchen, Dining Area and Tea Room
There is a private Consultation
Room for conversations with
nursing staff and physicians. A
key consideration at Hospice is
privacy and confidentiality at
all times for residents and their
families.
A Comfort or Reflection Room
is available to family members
who need some quiet time to
pray, reflect or meditate.
Hospice Amenities
A Comfort Cart is found in both
wings of the Hospice should res-
idents or family members need
any personal items like tooth-
brushes or hair shampoo.
Therapeutic Touch, Energy Work
and Reiki are all complimentary
for Hospice residents.
A children’s room equipped with
toys, board games, puppet theatre,
costumes and Lego is available for
our younger visitors.
The Hospice has radiant floor heating provided by two large gas
furnaces which heat water that is piped under the floors. This
type of heating, without the bursts of air associated with typical
forced air furnaces, is exceptionally comfortable. The Hospice is
never without heat or power thanks to a backup generator.
Handwashing stations for infection control are located in both
wings of Hospice.
The Nursing/Team Room is a nursing and physician center that has
views in all directions and is equipped with the latest in electronic
monitoring and office equipment. This room is also home to the
support staff who work with the nursing team.
Behind the Scenes at Hospice
A large family room is located
in each wing of the Hospice
where family and friends can
meet, watch television, visit or
spend a quiet moment. The
family rooms can accommodate
large groups yet room dividers
can provide smaller spaces for
privacy and even educational
opportunities.
In each family room there is
a Hospice library consisting
of care notes and educational
materials.
Children’s books and other
reading material are also
available.
Hallways are wide, bright,
and cheerful and fitted with
seating areas outside patient
rooms. The high ceilings and
large windows provide a
lofty, airy feeling throughout
our Hospice.
Handrails are a safety feature
in the hallways.
Family Rooms, Libraries and Hallways
Some facts about our Patient Rooms
• Each room has a unique view of the gardens surrounding our
Hospice. Light flows in so the space is bright and cheery.
• Furniture can be moved anywhere in the suite to suit the
needs of the family.
• Each suite has a remote controlled fireplace and a comfortable
recliner.
• Patio doors open wide so that resident beds may be taken
outside.
• Each suite provides shelving so that pictures and mementos
from home can be displayed where residents can easily see
them.
• There is an under-the-counter fridge so residents and their
family members can enjoy special treats from home.
• There is ample storage space in each suite.
• Each suite has a pull-out chair or sofa so that members of the
family can stay overnight in the room.
• Numerous plugs, all at waist height, accommodate electronic
devices.
• Rooms are internet equipped. I Pads and Skype are available
so that Hospice residents can keep in touch with family and
friends.
• Smart TV and Netflix are available in each room.
• A Comfort Bear and quilt, specially made for residents by our
Erie Shores Hospice volunteers, are placed on each bed.
Patient Rooms
A typical resident suite,
one of ten identical
resident rooms in Erie
Shores Hospice.
Each suite has been
donated by generous
individuals/families,
community organiza-
tions and corporations.
Washrooms are resident accessible. A pull down bench is available for
taking showers. The open concept washroom allows residents to
bathe with ease and safety. The sinks are wheelchair accessible. For
safety and comfort, washrooms are equipped with grab bars and
heated floors.
Patient Rooms