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Marie
Diversional Therapist
Linda Small
Caregiver
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We have been utilizing Golden Cares for several years now, and we honestly can't (and don't want to) remember life before stumbling upon your site. We believe our residents' lives have been enriched due to a diverse and exciting activity regime, much to do with your priceless resource(s). Thank you for helping us to care for our seasoned citizens. :)
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Do you have a "Palliative Care box"? A kit to help you assist residents & family during this time?
What is it?
CD's, Tissues.
What else?
A electric aromatherapy burner with calming scents,flowers,anything special to the Resident and Family,photos etc. Judy NZ
Hi aswell as what has been noted we have in our box a couple of laminated prayers so the family can pray if want to, a bible, a special china tea set to provide tea for the family, a "Do Not Disturb" sign for the door and when the resident does pass away we have a butterfly that we put on their door as a sign of respect and to let staff/residents aware.
Include toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant etc. for family that may stay over. Colouring in books and pencils and some books for younger children when visiting. A few simple toys.
Please don't forget some nice fresh flowers or a pot plant in the room also leave the latest paper available - and magazines - reading to the family member can promote reminiscing for family and friends.
Contact your local church groups, ask them to provide religious items .Eg catholic church may
provide a bible ,prayer books that can be read to clients or family members, rosary beads.Recently a member from our local community has provided magazines information to assist with palliative in accordance with a persons cultural & spiritual beliefs and background. Ring a round your community. Contact pastoral carers from different religious backgrounds. Their support may help provide a very personal understanding of end of life wishes . Have found members of Jehovah Witness, Catholic church, Anglican Church, Seven Day Adventists all Helpful. Make Individual Boxes for Each Denominations
we have a battery operated candle, this switched on for24hrs when someone passes away.
Our palliative CC also includes a small electric warming pad. And an electric aromatherapy ball and a selection of fragrance oils (orange, lavender and mint). Mouth care products and lip balm. . Hand creams for family to use for family and resident.