St James’ Settlement
Project Introduction
The Project aims at providing community end-of-life care to life-threatening illness patients and their families, so as to support patients staying at home as their preferred place of care.
Project Objectives
- To strengthen the family relationship and rebuild the relationship with their loved ones
- To strengthen the family function to care the patients at home, including in-home support service and personal care service
- To facilitate elders dreams realized
- To bring memorable moments to the elders and families
Target Service Users
End-of-life patients with age 60 or above who live on Hong Kong Island are major targets.
Service Components
- Family counselling
- Bereavement counselling
- Deliver “Cheer Up” activities to reduce sick role and provide lively atmosphere to their families
- Personal care service and in-home support, including meal service, personal care, sitter services
- Escorting service
- Rehabilitation equipment lending service
- Funeral planning and navigation
- End-of-Life education programme
Contact
HK Island Team: 35967241 (Office Hour: Mon-Fri, 9am – 5:30pm)
Kowloon West Team: 36160510 (Office Hour: Mon-Fri, 9am – 5:30pm)
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