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My parent's stay in hospital

Posted By charaqn37

"My parent's stay in hospital"

About: Armadale Hospital / Colyer Surgical & Medical Ward Armadale Hospital / Rehabilitation and Aged Care Therapy Unit

(as a relative),

My elderly parent was admitted to the surgical department late last year with high anxiety and dementia. Their spouse had just been admitted to Royal Perth Hospital and the separation caused them grief and anxiety to the point they couldn't cope with living on their own in their Independent Unit as their spouse had unofficially been their main carer and support.

After a few days, my parent was shifted down to the Rehabilitation Department and stayed for a few weeks.  As a family we were so impressed with the kindness and compassion exhibited by the nursing staff.  We were also impressed with the attitude of the administration who did everything they could to help get my parent into full-time care back at the nursing home we had nominated.  My parent left Armadale Hospital recently and has now settled nicely into full care - and in the same facility as their spouse. 

Thank you again.

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Response from Diane Barr, Executive Director, Armadale Kalamunda Group 4 years ago
Diane Barr
Executive Director,
Armadale Kalamunda Group

Submitted on 13/02/2020 at 11:26 AM
Published on Care Opinion at 11:27 AM

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Dear charaqn37’,

Thank you so much for getting in contact with us and sharing your heartwarming story about your parent’s journey at Armadale Hospital.

I can only imagine how distressing it would have been for your parent when their spouse was admitted to hospital, and also for you as a family to support them through this time. I am so happy to hear our staff provided such high-quality care to your parent during this difficult time.

The way you describe the nursing care provided to your parent as kind and compassionate resonates so closely with our hospital values. The team will really appreciate receiving your feedback which I have already passed onto them to celebrate.

I am so glad to hear your parents are now together in the same facility.

Thank you again for writing to us and all the best to your parents and your family.

Kind regards

Di Barr

Executive Director

Armadale Kalamunda Group

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