Saturday, August 16, 2025
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This past year has been a journey for Duane. In July of last year, he suffered a serious fall that resulted in a fractured back. He spent several months in the hospital before moving into a long-term care home in November.
Throughout this difficult time, his daughter Lisa was by his side nearly every day, missing only the occasional visit due to exhaustion. While Duane was in Kingston General Hospital, Lisa worked in a nearby unit and spent all her breaks caring for him.
During his initial hospital stay, Duane was diagnosed with vascular dementia. Once his back had healed enough, he was transferred to Providence Care Hospital for rehabilitation. Lisa continued to be with him every day, taking him on walks to support his recovery. The care he received at Providence was exceptional.
In the final month of his life, while he was at the care home, Lisa remained deeply involved in his care—spending hours each day with him, doing things no daughter should ever have to do.
Lisa and her father shared a truly special bond. Just yesterday, through tears, she said to me, “I’ve lost my best friend.”
