b'Do you ever think about a Hospice?I used to think it was a place where families James (Jim) sent their loved ones to die.Oh, was I wrong!!!Leonard Clancy January 31, 1939 - Well let me tell you our story . . . . . . .October 2, 2021Myhusband(Jim)hasrecentlyand it never altered during his stay.tainly has relieved some of the pain of passed and spent his last 3 weeks ofTheytreatedeveryoneofuswithlosing a wonderful husband, father, his life at Oak Ridges Hospice here incourtesy,respectandtenderlovinggrandfather,greatgrandfatherand Port Perry. When he was home bedcare.Theycouldnotdoenough,best friend to many. Thank You!!riddenweasafamilylookedafter(way beyond our expectations). TheyTheHospiceitselfwasbeautiful him with home care and his primarytold everyone this is your home awaywithsmilingfaces,warmgreetings nursehisdaughter-in-lawTammifrom home. So often they would sayand the aroma of fresh delicious cook-Clancy. He was declining rapidly. Heit isMY PLEASURE.I would likeies or scones being baked.It was an was not well.After a discussion withtorecognizeallthe Administrators,amazing experience and I hope if you Jim and his Palliative Care Doctor weDoctors, Nurses, Volunteers and theever need help you would consider showed him the video of Oak RidgesCustodianswhoweresokindandOak Ridges Hospice.Hospice and told him we wouldntcaring.I know all your names, butOak Ridges is funded by the gov-leavehimandwewouldbetherethere are too many to mention andernment and through donations.The 24/7 with him, which we were. Afterwithout your permission I would notadministration stadoes an amazing watchingthevideohisanswerim- do so.We were so blessed to meetjob as well as hands on when needed. mediately was Wonderful and letseach of you and appreciate you moreIfyouareconsideringmaking do it.I still had mixed emotions atthan words can express. a donation to a very worthy cause, that (wondering if we were doing theJim received the best medical careplease consider Oak Ridges Hospice right thing). possible24/7.Whichherequired.1722ScugogStreet,PortPerry,ON Today when I think back it was theTheywerealwayswillingtoassistL9L 1E2289-225-0202. We were truly best decision we made.At Oak Ridgesboth Jim and the family with profes- blessedtohavetheopportunityto we knew that they could provide thesionalismandcompassionatecare.experienceit hand.Wehoperst medical care that he needed 24/7 andThey told us that we were there forand pray that you will never need a as family and friends we could focuslove and support and they were asHospice, but if you do please consid-on love and enjoy quality time spentwell.They were so kind.Nothinger it, as you will receive extraordinary with him rather than on how we arewas too much for them and we willlove and care.going to handle each and every stress- always be grateful that they made aNomatterwherewego,Oak fulsituationthatarose.OakRidgesverydiculttimeintowonderfulRidgesHospicewillalwayshave members made everyone feel welcomememories for us to share and remem- a special place in our hearts for the and at home and with so many otherber.Saying goodbye is never easy,kindness you showed Jim, his loving concerns we were blessed to enjoy asbutthefamilywillalwayscherishfamily and myself.He will be deeply best as possible the last 3 weeks of aour memories of Oak Ridges for gen- missed and so will you.We love you wonderfulgentlemanslifefocusingerations.We thank all members ofand cannot express our appreciation. on him, family and friends and howOak Ridges Hospice from the bottomIt was overwhelming!!much we loved each other, rather thanof our hearts for helping us throughWe thank you for letting us share being stressed out with what is goingthis dicult time in our lives. It cer- this story with you.Take care of each to happen next. other, be safe and healthy,Well theday we were maderstCarol Clancy and familyso welcome by staand volunteers FOCUS - DECEMBER 202115'