In a plastic apron up to her ankles, safety glasses on her nose and a face mask, Anke Vermeulen sings Sinterklaas songs for her demented mother (89) with a corona infection. The old lady starts to hum the well-known melodies, her daughter completes the lyrics. “I’m there like a Martian,” says Vermeulen (67) about her last visits to the nursing home. ‘But when we sing together, I see the recognition. It makes her happy and calm. ‘
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The corona ward at Present nursing home. 20 of the 24 residents became infected in recent weeks, and 20 employees.
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The corona ward at Present nursing home. 20 of the 24 residents became infected in recent weeks, and 20 employees.
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Leerdam
Nursing home Present in Leerdam was hit by corona in the second round: 20 of the 24 residents became infected in recent weeks, and 20 employees. Four residents have died.
The contrast with spring is great. Then there were zero infections in the brick building in Leerdam, but family was not allowed to enter for months. Now the virus may haunt the halls, but the house remains open for visitors. ‘People stay with us in the final phase of life,’ says nurse Deveny van Es (23). “Then who are we to deprive them of those last contact moments?”
Although protective equipment is now widely available in nursing homes, not all care organizations are ready for such a generous visiting policy. ‘I..
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