May 11, 2019

24 Hour Nurse – A Mother’s Day Story

24 Hour Nurse: A Mother’s Day Story

It’s a beautiful thing that International Nurses Day coincides with Mother’s Day this year, Nicky Hondros, a palliative care nurse shares her and her mums heart felt story and provides a little glimpse into what it’s like caring for someone living with dementia.

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The staff in my father’s aged care home made sure he died with dignity

I really wanted this to be about how we got Dad through a Covid-19 outbreak. Instead, this is a tribute to the healthcare workers who looked after him and made sure he died with whatever dignity Covid-19 can offer. Read More

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