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Read more about Compassionate and expert careSince 1881, Sisters Hospitallers have been changing – and saving – lives at our care homes and medical clinics around the world. Driven by our Catholic faith, we work to bring to life our commitment to the powerful charism of Hospitality.
With a deeply human attitude and without discrimination, we aim to offer and provide care and support for people who are sick, disabled, elderly or suffering from dementia.
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Our New Normal
Sisters Hospitallers care home in Shenstone has started allowing one person per family to visit their loved one, this is part of the new normal, as it is wearing face mask all the time. To entertain and cheer up our residents, the picnics outside and walks around the garden are part of our daily life
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What attention is being given to the medical problems of people with mental illness?
Lourdes Santos, a psychiatrist who works for Sisters Hospitallers Province of Portugal, has written an article talking about the attention that is given to the patients with mental illness during this pandemic. She explains by who, where and how should medical care be provided for people with long-term mental illness.
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The post-ICU syndrome of COVID19
Marcos Ríos is specialized in brain injury and he has described some symptoms and disorders present after being in the Intensive Care Unit. Post Intensive Care Syndrome is characterized for physical, cognitive and emotional disturbances. The number of ICU admissions has been increased by the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of these alterations have been observed as symptoms and disorders present after admission for COVID-19.
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Happy 101st birthday Ruby!
Who hasn't dreamt of being a star, walking the red carpet and posing for the media? Sisters Hospitallers care home in Addlestone became a catwalk to celebrate Ruby’s 101st birthday.
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The Resident of the day
At Sisters Hospitallers care home in London, we hope each resident had their moment of happiness, and for this reason, we celebrate a special day for each of them, dedicating time to make them happy and feel special.
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Thank you to the council
Sisters Hospitallers are very grateful to the council for their support – a donation of three IPads. Thanks to this donation our residents have been in contact with their love ones during the lockdown.
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Let´s have fun
Sisters Hospitallers are trying to keep the spirit of the residents up even though they are missing their loved ones. The possibilities are endless, and recently we have had our own Strictly Come Dancing and Carnival.
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Discrimination and stigma against health workers
During the pandemic, we have appreciated the incredible job that the health workers are doing to fight against COVID-19. Although, some of them have suffered discrimination alleging fear of infecting neighbours and patients. Ricardo de la Espriella is a psychiatrist who works for Sisters Hospitallers, he explains to us how to combat stigma against health workers.
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“We all need to be strong and fight this virus together.”
Terrica Moore is a Register Nurse who works for Sisters Hospitallers in Liberia since two years ago. Although the current #andemic affecting the world, she thinks the experience with the Ebola, has made her stronger mentally, and it has learnt how to reduce anxiety.
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Playing was never that enjoyable
Keeping the residents busy and continue having a routine, it is one of Sisters Hospitallers goals. Bowling and darts are some games that the residents love to play in the garden. Besides having a wonderful time, games help to keep them fit and socialise.
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Activities & Enjoying our Gardens
Sisters Hospitallers care home in Shenstone has taken advantage of the sunny weather and enjoyed the lovely gardens. And when the weather wasn’t that good, our residents at Christ the King had fun playing Bingo and baking cakes!
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Impact of the pandemic in people with limited cognitive reserve
Rui Albuquerque is a psychiatrist who works for #SistersHospitallers in Portugal. He has told us how the pandemic caused by COVID-19 may indirectly compromise the mental health of each and every one of us. He also reminds us that “the rest of the health problems will continue to exist and need treatment. We must not forget the people most vulnerable to the direct and indirect consequences of the pandemic. We must adopt proactive measures throughout the health system in order to guarantee their correct clinical surveillance.” Read more
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Individual
Lourdes Santos is a psychiatrist who works for Sisters Hospitallers. She has told us the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the individual and how important is to reinforce resilience. She added that this pandemic has tough us that the practice of medicine is an act of humility: we know very little, we have to keep learning and change.
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Let’s stop the coronavirus crisis in Africa and Asia!
Benito Menni Foundation raises money to help Sisters Hospitallers Centers in Africa and Asia to purchase sanitary protection material, hygiene products, thermometers and food for the neediest patients.
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A truly lovely ‘Thank You’
Alison is Christ the King Manager's daughter – Sisters Hospitallers care home in Shenstone -. She has painted a lovely ‘Thank You’ picture. She wants to show how much the community appreciates each member of staff for their incredible bravery.
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Better to prevent
By now we have all seen and read different tips to try to avoid coronavirus. St Francis Xavier Hospital, Ghana, all the staff have joined training to refresh their knowledge together. Our Infection and Control team used the opportunity of a preparedness and management workshop to remind the staff about everything concerning IPC practices.
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“Every day is a special moment for us.”
Aurea De Souza is the registered manager at St Augustine's Care Home in Addlestone. She joined the Hospitaller family 8 months ago, and she is very grateful because, as she said, every day is a special moment. Aurea defines herself as enthusiastic and passionate about care.
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“We are living in fear but we trust in the protection of the Lord”
Sister Felicia is a Sister Hospitaller in charge of the department for children who suffer from mental illness, in Dompoase, Ghana. She has told us how they are coping with COVID-19. For her, the most worrying thing is the fact that there is no supply of Personal Protective Equipment from the government to the hospitals and clinics in rural areas yet.
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Activities & Events
Because being in lockdown doesn’t mean we can’t have fun. Sisters Hospitallers care home in Shenstone are doing their best to fill the days with colour and music.
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Up with creativity!
Our residents, at Sisters Hospitallers centre in Addlestone, are doing their best to maintain their normal routine, and to keep their brains active. As Margaret, one of the residents, said “We can't forget our morning exercise sessions, keeping our minds fit requires us to do some sports too. No excuses are acceptable,”
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Happy St. Benedict Menni Day!
Happy St. Benedict Menni Day! Today Sisters Hospitallers celebrate the feast day of our founder, St. Benedict Menni, a day when we remember, more than ever, his acts of hospitality. He dreamed that his “love of hospitality could fly from one part to another and make it burn in all the roundness of the earth”.
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“We shouldn’t lose hope”
Louis Semaco is one of Sisters Hospitallers patients at St Francis Xavier Hospital in Foso, Ghana. He would like to share with us how he is living the current situation and how he is coping with it. He also reminds us “we shouldn’t lose hope because this pandemic will pass and everything will return to normal.”
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Special Certificates
Sisters Hospitallers care home in Shenstone, Christ the King, felt it is important to recognise and reward the staff for going that extra mile and so far we have given out two certificates: a Certificate for Braveryand and a Certificate of Appreciation.
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“I want to advise to adhere to the WHO protocols”
Sr Georgina has been a Sister Hospitaller since 1988. She graduated in nursing from Ghana University of Nurses, and she also studied religious sciences in Rome. She is in charge of St Francis Xavier Hospital in Ghana, and she worried about the well-being of the staff under her leadership; hoping, praying and putting in measures to avoid any them contracting this disease.
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Thank you for the music!
In Sisters Hospitallers care homes, the visitors are not allowed, as well as most of our activities have been cancelled. Last month, Christ the King care home had a busy schedule where the music was the main attraction.
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£5buys resources for activities, games, music and crafts
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£10could save lives by buying nine sachets of salt to kill germs in water and make it safe to drink
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£25could enrich our residents' quality of life by providing transport to see a show, for an outing, walk or picnic
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£50could go towards a tablet or memory box to help an older person with memory recall
From heart to heart
Caring for people and defending their dignity
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