Story: Losing the Leader in the Family Losing someone who is a leader in the family is a dreadful loss. This is someone who tries their hardest to make everything okay for everyone, and when they are gone, they leave behind a hole that is impossible to fill. Life will never be the same for…
Rambling Rich – May 2023 Kia ora everyone, The clocks have gone back, and the extra hour in bed has been well and truly used up! Autumn is one of my favourite times of the year. The weather is usually not too bad, the trees change their colours by the second (McLaren Falls Park is…
Exploring virtual reality in end-of-life care We’re on a mission to offer therapeutic virtual reality experiences to Waipuna Hospice patients facing limited mobility because of illness, by purchasing two Virtual Reality (VR) headsets! Waipuna Hospice is committed to providing the best quality of life for those affected by terminal illness and bereavement. Why? Because we…
Quinoa the Comfort Bunny: A Cuddly Companion in End-of-Life Care Animal therapy is used globally to help people of all walks of life. For Waipuna Hospice, a unique service brings immense joy to patients and their families, in the form of our fluffy guest resident bunny – Quinoa. Quinoa’s human mother, hospice Physiotherapist Ann, speaks…