Bridie Care

25/05/2026

Beautiful sunny 😎 weather! But it’s a hot one today so remember to drink lots of water 💦 and take care #

18/05/2026

Recently I met and assessed a lovely person who thought I might be able to help. When I arrived it was clear that they were requiring a lot more support and finding it difficult to come to terms with this situation. I spent time with this person and family for free explaining the importance of their safety and needs being met by trained professionals and being honest on how they actually needed a lot more support. I contacted involved professionals and raised my concerns, the family were grateful and in total agreement. I left them with a plan and the professionals were going to meet with the person and family. Accepting help can be a challenge but we also need to act in the person’s best interests and safeguard them. I am always honest and experienced enough to know when I cannot meet a person’s needs.

12/05/2026

08/05/2026

My heroine Dr Kathryn Mannix 💖 I have learned so much from her, - SouJane Duncan Rogers Duncan Rogers🙏🏻 As part of caring for people and their families I specialise in taking the fear out of dying and death. Death can be a taboo subject and it makes it very scary 😟 But it is natural and just like there are stages of giving birth there are stages of dying. It’s ok to be scared and it’s even better when we talk about our plans. I’m going to be focusing on planning so please feel free to message me with any questions no matter how trivial WhatsApp 07900785464

01/05/2026

Amazing food served by lovely, friendly ladies! Would definitely recommend a visit!

28/04/2026

So important! Dying and death is part of life!

What Do We Tell Children When a Loved One Is on Hospice?

Talking to children about hospice often comes from a place of protection, but avoiding the truth can lead to confusion and fear. Children are very perceptive. They sense when something is wrong, even when no one says it out loud. When we use phrases like going to sleep or they’re resting, it can create fear around sleep or anxiety about being left alone.

Children need simple, clear, and honest explanations. Saying, Your loved one is very sick, and hospice is helping them stay comfortable, helps build trust and understanding. It reassures them that their loved one is being cared for with dignity and comfort.

When children are left out of these conversations, they may feel confused, scared, or alone. In many cases, they may imagine things that are worse than reality. Including them in an age-appropriate way allows them to feel safe and supported during a very difficult time.

Children cope better when they are given the opportunity to connect. Drawing pictures, holding hands, or simply saying I love you, can help them process what is happening and begin to say goodbye in their own way.

Instead of asking what we should say, it may be more helpful to ask what the child needs to feel safe, included, and loved. Having honest, ongoing conversations helps children build a healthy understanding of illness, death, and grief while knowing they are not alone in the process.

Follow for more education on hospice, caregiving, and end-of-life care.

22/04/2026