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People usually face some feelings of loneliness following a terminal diagnosis, losing their self-image, sense of control, relationships or independence. Often this can mean that they become isolated from the things they love the most. Caring for a loved one can also be just as lonely and isolating.
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Situation
A terminal diagnosis for many causes friends to disappear, doors close, seclusion and solitude set in. At Beaumond House Community Hospice, we know that almost a quarter of our current caseload of patients live alone. However, feelings of loneliness and isolation are not restricted to the patient. These feelings can extend to family members and carers of individuals with a life-limiting illness. Loneliness impacts upon both mental and physical health considerably compromising the immune system.
Solution
Day Therapy at Beaumond House offers a caring, warm environment in which patients engage in a range of therapeutic activities and enjoy a home-cooked meal. This is a time to meet and befriend others, as well as providing the opportunity to plan ahead. Patients talk through choices and their options for future care with our healthcare professional and volunteers. Day Therapy encourages revisiting hobbies and interests patients may have once enjoyed as well as trying new ones.
