Spending time with loved ones is even more precious when people are facing the end of their life. Ellie shares how the holistic care her mum Jackie received at Garden House Hospice Care gave her comfort and enabled her family to stay by her side.
Mum had been poorly for over eight months but sadly after five months in hospital with an undiagnosed chronic bowel condition, sepsis and other health complications, there was no more the doctors could do for her.
She was so unwell when she arrived on the Inpatient Unit, she was expected to die within days but after just two days she actually picked up.
Every time the nurses came to see her, they would ask how she was feeling and if she needed anything. This meant so much to her.
The doctors held her hand and they explained everything in such a lovely way. This was so important, especially as she struggles to hear on one side.
Her room was bright and the staff put her pictures up to make it homely. She was even given a special bath and it made her so happy.
The care team has really looked after our family too. I was able to stay with mum and my daughters, who are very close to their grandmother, made memory books with the family support team.
When the time came to be discharged, Mum didn’t want to leave. We are so grateful to the hospice for making a very difficult time a bit easier for all of us.
You can help us continue to provide care for people like Jackie and her family by supporting the Fund a Few Minutes Appeal.
