Creating space to pause, reflect and share experiences with dying and death

Caregiving

Caregiving

Covid broke me

Covid broke me

Covid broke me. Then my friends and family put me back together again.  

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To All Staff

To All Staff

”To All Staff” Two little word you may not hear every day are the appreciative and resounding words ”Thank You” For all you have done and for all you do!!!

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We will get there together

We will get there together

Feeling tired and exhausted but we need to push on! So many people are depending on us. So many people need help! Thankful for my co-workers, friends, and family. We will get there together.

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We are the frontliner

We are the frontliner

We are the frontliner!!! We are the hereos!!! No matter what’s the problem We are facing everyday No matter the weather is snow storm heavy rain nice summer beautiful spring No matter the job is hard No matter who is your co-worker Let’s face it with a

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Pandemic

Pandemic

Pandemic What really help me was meditation and spiritual reflection. I tried to manifest self-care and focus on my priority. I do whatever I can as a frontliner to be in good shape so that I can provide the upmost care to the patients and family.

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I was also experiencing fear of the unknown

I was also experiencing fear of the unknown

As a nurse despite being calm, like everyone else, I was also experiencing fear of the unknown and concern of what is coming next. It was very challenging and difficult to provide care, protecting myself, family and friends.  

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Losing a bunch of residents so quickly was heart breaking + hard

Losing a bunch of residents so quickly was heart breaking + hard

Losing a bunch of residents so quickly was heart breaking + hard. However, being there for the ones who remaind became even more important.

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The good thing is that COVID-19 brought us closer together..

The good thing is that COVID-19 brought us closer together..

Covid-19 has produced many different feelings and I have been able to see a lot of the impact of isolation on the elderly population. The residents often rely on body language, and wearing a mask and gloves inhibits these people from seeing our smiles, I have seen

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Thank you Victoria Village LTC

Thank you Victoria Village LTC

Working at Victoria Village during the pandemic has been a positive experience for me. They informed all staff of info they received immediately to case any concerns you may have had. They shared all plans on how to handle and what is proper protocol if any resident

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I am glad we are almost over it

I am glad we are almost over it

Social isolation and worries about my loved ones and family made me feel stress. Thanks to all staff who was helping, protecting and entertaining me during hard time. Social isolation very stressfull. I am so glad we are almost over it. And now I can participate in

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