Stories of Hope – Helderberg Hospice

A Birthday filled with Joy and Holistic Palliative Care

ByHelderbergHospiceTech October 12, 2024October 12, 2024

On Saturday 14 September 2024, the sun cast a gentle light through the French doors of Alettha’s private hospice room. Bright balloons bounced cheerfully in the corners, and flower leis adorned the walls. Beautiful pots of blooming lavender amid flowering plant gifts added colour and a sweet fragrance. Through the glass panes of the doors, the beauty of the garden beckoned to her whilst the little water fountain burbled and splashed with delight in the background.

The Helderberg Hospice staff began to assemble in the room, bringing with them an air of celebration, and a birthday cake lit with a sparkler.

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2024 Vintage High Tea

ByHelderbergHospiceTech June 18, 2024June 18, 2024

Guests were greeted with open arms as they entered Zandvliet High School, where the foyer had been transformed into three distinct rooms. Laughter and joy reverberated through the halls, setting the tone for an unforgettable experience. The Vintage High Tea didn’t just tantalize taste buds; it also touched hearts, with every sip and bite translating into tangible support for those in need. The generosity of our community was on full display, as all proceeds from the event were dedicated to advancing our mission of providing dignified and compassionate care to individuals and families during their most vulnerable moments.

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2023 Winter Wonderland High Tea

ByHelderbergHospiceTech September 27, 2023September 27, 2023

In a heartwarming display of community and compassion, the Winter Wonderland High Tea, hosted by Helderberg Hospice, took place at Firgrove Primary School on 31 July 2023. The event was a resounding success, uniting individuals from all walks of life in support of a noble cause – funding essential palliative care services.

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Celebrating 21 Years of Compassionate Service: Sr Lynne Kinleyside’s Helderberg Hospice Journey

ByHelderbergHospiceTech May 19, 2023May 19, 2023

Across the many nursing disciplines, palliative nursing is often a forgotten yet irreplaceable part of the patient journey. We take this opportunity to honour and celebrate Sr Lynne Kinleyside. The palliative care provided by Sr. Lynne in our community over the last 21 years has left an indelible mark on the lives of our patients…

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Hospice Care – The Importance of Honouring its Legacy during Hospice Week

ByHelderbergHospiceTech May 2, 2023May 2, 2023

#HospiceWeek2023 – Stories From Palliative Care Specialists Hospice care is a vital aspect of healthcare that provides specialized care for individuals who are nearing the end of their lives. It is a holistic approach that focuses on the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients and their families. However, many people are unaware of…

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How Helderberg Hospice Can Support You As A Caregiver To Your Family Member Suffering From a Life-limiting Illness

ByHelderbergHospiceTech February 1, 2023February 1, 2023

As a caregiver to a family member suffering from a life-limiting illness, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to provide the best possible care. It can be a physically, emotionally, and mentally taxing experience, and it’s important to remember that it’s okay to seek help and support. Helderberg Hospice can provide a range of services to support you as a caregiver and make the caregiving experience a little easier.

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The Importance Of Our 24-Hour Support Centre

ByHelderbergHospiceTech November 9, 2022

Helderberg Hospice are Palliative Care Specialists (Palliative Care is a holistic method of improving the quality of life of a patient, and their loved ones, who are directly affected by a life-threatening illness.) Our services are available to patients at home as well as through a specialised, short-term admission 24-Hour Support Centre. The unit offers…

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Cancer Patients Are Heroes

ByHelderbergHospiceTech October 28, 2022

Cancer patients are heroes – those who battle with this disease every day, those whose families walk with them, support them, dreading every new test and celebrating every small victory with them. Each one, patient and loved ones alike, are heroes in our eyes – dragon-slayers all! Some of our heroes who have wielded the…

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How Helderberg Hospice Helps

ByHelderbergHospiceTech October 17, 2022

Written by: Fiona Nell One is somehow always aware of there being a hospice nearby. Whether the full extent of their services becomes known, is I suppose, is dependent on the relationship entered into between hospice and the ‘patient’ & their family members. Towards the end of 2019 my mother-in-law Lorna started losing weight at…

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Putting The Pieces Together

ByHelderbergHospiceTech October 17, 2022

Thandi, as we will call her, was in her early 20’s and recently had undergone an amputation at the knee as a result of osteosarcoma. She was admitted to us from Tygerberg Hospital, one of the large State hospitals in Cape Town, so that she could recuperate from the operation. Unlike the other patients who…

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A Miraculous Recovery

ByHelderbergHospiceTech October 12, 2022

It’s a deadly combination: South Africa’s scourge – TB – and the pandemic HIV/Aids. Where there is one, there is frequently the other; both interlinked in a complex dance of disease and deprivation. Like lethal shadows, the one stalks the other, masking symptoms, complicating treatment, spiraling the mortality statistics ever upwards. Jack was destined to…