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Teboho Setena\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eco-friendly gardening benefits for both people and planet are far greater than can be imagined. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, Hospice Bloemfontein has transformed its garden to complement the crucial healthcare it renders to patients. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hospice opened the garden on 3 June, for the relaxation of staff members, patients and families during visits.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr Dalene van Jaarsveld explained that the initiative to transform the garden was part of resonating with nature, creating a healthy environment essential for promoting good health and providing access to safe and healthy living spaces. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said patrons of the hospice, which include volunteers from the community and funders, contributed to transforming the garden into the living space it is now. Hospice2_19641<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This innovative work, which began in 2024, entailed making the garden accessible for wheelchair-bound patients for whenever they so wish to relax in the sun. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Van Jaarsveld explained the idea of transforming the garden came about due to the importance of nature to people. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Gardens provide extra hope to people and patients. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Seeing creatures such as butterflies also further enhances attachment to nature. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“A maintained garden enhances the wellness of all who visit it,” Van Jaarsveld explained. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We are grateful to those who continue to help improve the lives of others.”\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said the families of patients and patients themselves have the freedom to relax outside, and to interact with nature, unlike before. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The transformative work included the expansion of eight rooms to accommodate more people in need of the service and care provided by the hospice. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The expansion of rooms was in consideration of the fact that there is a lot of science behind palliative care. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“There is tremendous need for hospice care in the Free State. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Donors from America have been helpful in keeping some centres open. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Communities are key to sustaining hospices and palliative care,” said Van Jaarsveld. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“There were 15 hospices in the Free State, but some closed because of funding. Hospice Bloemfontein is here thanks to contributions from private entities.”\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hospice collaborates with the Palliative Care Group in the state hospitals, including the Uni-\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

versitas, National and Pelenomi hospitals in Bloemfontein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Patrons of Hospice Bloemfontein who attended the opening of the garden are, from the left, Martie Bloem, Willem Ellis, Sharon de Kock, Stephanie Pretorius, Tanya Schoeman and Jaco Spies.\nPhotos: Teboho Setena<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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