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Mum passed away one week after her Aged Care home went into lockdown. She was a loving mother, a caring grandmother and a very proud great grandmother. Mum did not die from coronavirus but her death was related to it. Her name was Hazel. She was ninety one.
Leading up to lockdown we were able to see her for fifteen minutes daily. Mum was not mobile but her mind was very active. She worried not about herself but about her family on the "outside". Were they keeping safe? Did they still have their jobs? Was there food on the table? Did they feel too isolated?
Trying to stay calm for her became so important but she saw through our bravado as she tried not to watch the news. The staff were kind and caring but the quick visits, the "distance keeping" and not being able to feel a cuddle began to take there toll.
Then lockdown happened.
Despite daily phone calls Mum's blood pressure began to sky rocket and she suffered a massive stroke. A statistic not counted but one that is keenly felt.
Leading up to lockdown we were able to see her for fifteen minutes daily. Mum was not mobile but her mind was very active. She worried not about herself but about her family on the "outside". Were they keeping safe? Did they still have their jobs? Was there food on the table? Did they feel too isolated?
Trying to stay calm for her became so important but she saw through our bravado as she tried not to watch the news. The staff were kind and caring but the quick visits, the "distance keeping" and not being able to feel a cuddle began to take there toll.
Then lockdown happened.
Despite daily phone calls Mum's blood pressure began to sky rocket and she suffered a massive stroke. A statistic not counted but one that is keenly felt.