By Nadine, who has been working with patients who are dying for the last 15 years
We spend so much of our time focused on things that don’t matter. At the end of life, the most mundane things bring the greatest happiness. Appreciate the simple things.
When you think you are having a bad day, just remember that there is someone who is imminently dying and smiling because of the feeling of the sun on their face.
Time is a gift. Being healthy is a gift. Don’t take either for granted.
Don’t ever underestimate the power of human touch. Sometimes holding a hand is all you need.
We don’t always have to have the right words to say. Sometimes just being present is enough. Find comfort in silence.
About Nadine Persaud
Nadine Persaud has been working in the hospice palliative care field for the past 15 years. She is currently the Senior Director of Client Services at Kensington Health in Toronto, Canada. She is also completing her PhD in Palliative Care at Lancaster University in England. Nadine’s research is focused on the experiences of healthcare providers who care for adolescents and young adults who are dying of cancer. She is incredibly passionate about the work that she does. Nadine strongly believes that her patients have been and continue to be her best teachers who have taught her so much about living.
You can follow Nadine on Instagram, @_nadinepersaud_
