The Tzu Chi palliative team supports a family in the face of their impending loss with compassion In the quiet corners of a familiar room, where love and memories linger, Mr Png, at 91, sat tenderly by his wife’s bedside. His gaze, filled with a lifetime of shared moments, fell
Three Caregivers share how they navigated grief and bereavement which can be more than just an emotional experience When people think of grief, they usually picture emotional reactions such as sadness and heartbreak caused by loss. Yet, grief goes beyond emotional responses and encompasses the physical, behavioural, psychological, spiritual, and
A husband shares his experience of coping with the loss of his wife, with support from Assisi Hospice’s Bereavement Care team. The Assisi Hospice care team not only takes care of patients with serious illnesses but also their loved ones who are coping with grief and loss. The Bereavement Care
While palliative caregivers are unsung heroes providing care and comfort during patients ’final moments, they might also find themselves in need of a listening ear. Mr K was a palliative caregiver at Sengkang Community Hospital, one of the community hospitals under SingHealth Community Hospitals (SCH), who struggled to come to
St Luke’s Hospital continues to provide peace, closure and support for the bereaved. It is often said that when a loved one has passed, one learns to live with the love left behind. For Chiew Gee, while she continues to be reminded of her late mother’s love, it was the
Ensuring members of society are grief literate is the first step towards providing adequate support to the grieving. The sudden loss of Mr Ong’s beloved wife, whom he called his “right-hand man” just four months after her cancer diagnosis, hit him hard. Life with its daily activities, from attending medical appointments to going to the
Through compassionate discharge, the palliative care team strives to ensure their patients have a fulfilling final journey in their preferred place of death The journey to prepare for one’s death is never easy and can often feel overwhelming, as seen in the case of liver cancer patient Mr Simon Lee
Palliative care patients benefit immensely from Creative Arts Therapy at the Tan Tock Seng Hospital Palliative Care Unit beyond just the passing of time. Creative Arts Therapy comprising music and art, is often misunderstood. The sessions are not for keeping the patients occupied but rather serve as a medium that
Recognising each patient’s value and life story provides peace, comfort and purpose in the time that remains. A heartbeat of a loved one embedded in a song can be a precious and tangible memory that families can hold on to after their passing. For Ceron, daughter of the late Mr
Participating is restricted to individuals above 18 years old due to safety reasons.
