A grateful family has told how Mercy Health Home and Community Care was able to lend support.
Daughter Sarah Holmes said the family was left shaken with her mother Jenny’s shock diagnosis.
“We had just welcomed Mum’s second grandson, Oliver, into the world when we received her diagnosis – early onset Alzheimer’s disease,” Sarah said.
“She was 54 years old.
“Most noticeable initially were changes in mum’s ability to perform everyday tasks.
“Following a recipe or preparing a shopping list became impossible and then the loss of Mum’s licence
took away another piece of her independence.
“We knew we needed help to support her.
“That is when Mercy Health Home and Community Care Personal Care attendant Jean became part of our lives.
“Jean exemplifies everything the organisation stands for.
“The Mercy Health values are reflected in her every moment with our Mum and with our family.
“Her compassion, her respect, her hospitality, is simply exceptional.
“Jean has enhanced Mum’s quality of life. She has offered Mum friendship, trust, kindness and the opportunity to participate in activities beyond what we were able to offer her.
“Jean initiated Mum’s participation in art classes, where Mum found a beautiful way to express herself through painting and her attendance at yoga classes.
“You are so incredibly valued – families like ours thank you so very much for the service that you deliver.”
