Your Impact
Isabel Fines
In her last few years, our mother lived in a retirement home where she was very well-cared for by staff. As her illness and needs progressed, we heard from a friend about Dr. Parks and The Bridge Hospice.
When Mom took a turn, we contacted The Bridge Hospice. Before then, we didn’t know about it. This was the best decision we could have made.
The nurse and PSW were always right there, and we could get updates at any time of day or night. Knowing she was in the best of hands allowed us to get a solid night’s sleep, which did us a world of good to get through a painful time.
The girls were just excellent. They kept her fresh and dignified in her favourite nightgowns – all prettied up. Her room was beautifully decorated – we’d open the patio doors and she could hear the birdsong.
Our mother died two years ago. We both miss her terribly to this day. But we are tremendously consoled by the experience at The Bridge Hospice, where everyone made everything as good as it possibly could be for her and for us, and we are forever grateful.
Wanda Fleming & Sharon McMillan
Jim Archbell
My beloved husband, Jim, passed away a year ago. I am so thankful we were able to get him into the Bridge Hospice, which we did on the strong endorsement by the medical and support community for our location, as we were relatively new to the area.
I am particularly grateful for the kindness, compassion and professionalism of the staff there. The hospice is in a beautiful, peaceful setting, and the building itself is so comfortable, lovely, and home-like.
The rooms were wonderful, being able to open up the ends of the individual rooms if desired, to roll beds out onto the deck. I will say, for me, the most important part was Jim being placed in a double bed room, where I could stay by his side.
After his passing, I attended group grief counselling sessions at the Hospice and credit these to a great extent, to getting me back to a calm, accepting and coping place.
Thank you to Bridge Hospice for making a heartbreaking event bearable.
Karen Archbell
Elvin Petherick
We were thankful to have The Bridge Hospice available and be able to return to the rolling hills of Northumberland that El loved.
It was very comforting to know his room offered a beautiful countryside view and we were able to create a space we could truly make our own, by personalizing with cherished memories and filling with family and friends that were dear and loved.
The compassionate care and support ensured that everyone was comfortable in a home away from home. The thoughtfulness given throughout was so appreciated, and allowed our final days together to be focused on spending quality time together.
Joy, Kerri, Christine & Dan Petherick
Steven Kaye
When Steve wanted to go home from Sunnybrook Hospital, it just wasn’t feasible but The Bridge Hospice had a place for him and it is 5 minutes from home.
When we arrived, it immediately felt like this is where we are supposed to be.
The first thing the girls said to me was that I wasn’t the caregiver any longer but they were there to take care of us both. It was the first time in 2 years that I really got to sit and just hold Steve’s hand.
Everyone that helped care for Steve went above and beyond any care he had received in hospital.
The angels at The Bridge Hospice will forever hold a special place in my heart. I feel like I have new friendships that will last a very long time.
Karen Kaye
Tom Glembiski
My brother Mike came to The Bridge Hospice from hospital. Mike wanted to go home, but the care he required was too much. Someone mentioned The Bridge Hospice, so his sons paid a visit to the hospice to see for themselves.
They were impressed – very friendly, family-oriented, home-like, in a beautiful spot – so Mike was transferred into their care.
It was an amazing experience. The people who work there are extra-special – so kind, gentle, and knowledgeable. They were all truly angels.
No disrespect to hospital, but Mike felt he was treated like a person, not a patient.
Our family laughs that Mike didn’t want to come to the hospice, but once he got there he was so content, he didn’t want to leave.
I would recommend to anyone to check out The Bridge Hospice in person, meet the people, and see for yourself that it’s the best place. Seeing is believing.