Rambling Rich – February 2023 Kia ora everyone, Well, we returned from a not-so-sunny summer break to an even wetter end of January than I have ever seen. As I write this, I see the Kaimais have had over half their annual rainfall in the last seven days! Waipuna Hospice is situated beside the Wairoa…
Dying with Dignity The importance of patient dignity in end-of-life care cannot be denied. The concept of dignity may be likened to that of love – important, widely understood, difficult to define, and something that can’t be taught in a black-or-white manner. At Waipuna Hospice, we believe respecting patient dignity and giving patients choices is…
Welcome to the Palliative Care Study Day: Weaving Through the Palliative Care Landscape *Please note this course is now fully booked* A one-day education session navigating through some common physical, psychological and cultural aspects of palliative care with a holistic lens. Date: Wednesday 1st March, 9:00am – 4:30pm Venue: The Atrium Café and Conference Centre,…
Tips for managing grief during the holidays Grief can be hard at any time of year, and special events like birthdays or Christmas can be particularly challenging. If you, or someone you know, is struggling with grief this Christmas, here are a few coping strategies to help. Of course, we know that everyone is different…
The Philosophy of the Plant Ladies We all know ‘the plant ladies’, the ones who quietly come in and visit Waipuna Hospice twice a week to look after the plants in our offices. The plant ladies are actually a professional and friendly team from Living Décor. “Both Gary and I were secondary school teachers -…
Babbling Becky – November 2022 We’ve had a great few months since our last publication, though never without its challenges! Richard (our CEO) has taken a well-deserved break, and I have the privilege of stepping up to support our team. Some of you may know me well in the capacity of Director of HR &…