The very best part was that we as a family were able to take care of our mother in her own home in which she had lived for 73 years. She was almost 97. Her dearest wish was to die at home even though her care was very complex… it was a wonderful accomplishment to complete the journey.
Mother, died aged 90+, at Home, County Mayo
My Dad’s decision to end all treatment and go home to die was supported by the healthcare team, the palliative care team were sensitive to me but they helped me to understand Dad’s decision... I never would have thought I could have helped nurse my Dad in his end days. I am so grateful for the palliative care services, for the public health nurses, for the daffodil nurses who helped make Dad’s last week as comfortable as it could be. He died in his own bed, in a house he built fifty years ago, with Lyric FM playing and the windows open. Dad received exceptional care at a very difficult time. Father, died aged 70-79, at Home, County Offaly
She was single and lived alone. I took her to my home for nine months and looked after her until her death. A single person could easily get neglected in the system without an advocate for them.
Sister, died aged 80-89, at Home, County Kerry
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