Anne’s Personalised Occupational Therapy Support from Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s ‘Hospice at Home’ Team in Swanage
Anne’s Health Challenges: Swanage based, 90-year-old Anne was experiencing declining health, including difficulty walking, advanced macular degeneration, and cataracts, which impacted her independence and well-being.
Watch the video to learn the value of personalized occupational therapy and hospice care in improving independence, physical health, and emotional well-being for elderly individuals.
Anne’s Story – Hospice at Home in Swanage – Occupational Therapy – YouTube
Introduction to Support: A hairdresser who worked with Lewis-Manning Hospice Care suggested that Anne shouldn’t be alone so often and put her name forward for assistance and support from the hospice’s ‘Hospice at Home’ team.
Occupational Therapy Intervention: An occupational therapist (Sue) assessed Anne and discovered that walking caused her significant pain. Sue learned that Anne enjoyed aqua aerobics because water alleviated her pain and developed a plan around this insight.
Positive Outcomes
Sue advised, “One key intervention was installing a bath lift, which allowed Anne to bathe comfortably again, something she hadn’t done in a long time.
“With the bath lift and tailored exercises, Anne regained strength, stamina, and mobility She can now get out of chairs more easily and engage in activities that help her maintain her independence.”
Emotional and Lifestyle Impact
Anne and her husband, married for 56 years, feel their lives have improved significantly due to the care and support from Lewis- Manning Hospice Care.
Anne has expressed gratitude for the changes, noting how these interventions enhanced her quality and pattern of life.
All services at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care are free to access.
Big Give Christmas Campaign – ‘one donation, twice the impact’
Lewis-Manning’s Director of Fundraising & Marketing, Nicki Cluley advised, “We’d love to urge the public to support their local hospice by taking part in The Big Give Christmas Challenge which runs from 3rd – 10th December and has the strapline, ‘one donation, twice the impact’, as all donations are matched funded!’
“The match funding for the campaign is being provided by a number of philanthropic champions”
Lewis Manning Hospice Care Director of Clinical Services, Laura Adams, added, “Every matched donation will support our important Hospice at Home service. This allows us to bring all our services to patients in the comfort of their own home or care home, across Purbeck and East Dorset, ensuring no one has to face a difficult time alone.”
How the Big Give works:
- Register your interest to receive a reminder when the campaign goes live. https://bit.ly/48UkgLF
- Between midday 3rd and midday 10th December, donate to Lewis-Manning Hospice Care via the Big Give website.
- Your donation is doubled through match-funding.
- Help us provide extraordinary hospice care at home.