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Damn the longevity gene

Damn the longevity gene

My mother is living with Alzheimers for the past 6 yrs at the age how of 96! It has been EXTREMELY difficult emotionally for me as her daughter & caregiver. I pray that she passes away soon before she completely forgets her children & loses her ability

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They say it is ending, but this is not true for everyone

They say it is ending, but this is not true for everyone

The pandemic has added further complex layers of suffering and worry over top that which already was so difficult. They say it is ending, but this is not true for everyone For those with physical conditions that cause them to be terrified of getting omicron, I see

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The experience of social isolation made me feel lonly

The experience of social isolation made me feel lonly

Covid-19 pandemic didn’t really effect me or my family. I was lucky not to loose and of my loved ones during this time. Use all the precautions and recommendations. The only one thing made my life different. The experience of social isolation made me feel lonly. I

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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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I felt safe and protected

I felt safe and protected

During the Covid-19 pandemic I felt safe and protected in the long term care facility. I was very worried about my family getting infected but fortunately for me that didn’t happen. During the pandemic the health and safety precautions kept me calm and safe because as long

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The last two years have not been easy

The last two years have not been easy

The last two years have not been easy. There was lots of challenges, isolation and fear. Hoping better days ahead of us, where everyone will breath easy and worry and uncertaincy will be gone.

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