Mom passed away about two weeks ago and I would like to thank the nursing home staff who took care of her - I only know a couple of people there. Do you have any suggestions?
I also want to thank everyone here for being so kind and helpful. This forum has made such a difference in my life, even if I wasn't much of a caregiver - I took care of the paperwork, and visited Mom in the nursing home. I could have done more, but I am OK with guilt. I am just trying to get things right as much as I can now.
My Mother went on Her first Restbite Care stay on June 16 last year at a beautiful Nursing Care Home not far from home. Without any warning Mom passed away peacefully and without pain five days later. Mother had alzheimer's but thank God She had A+ memory to the very end. All the Staff there were wonderful to Us, and my Brother and I brought two large box of chocolates with a thank You Card, one for the day Staff on Moms Ward, and the other for the Staff on Night Duty. It's the personal thanks that is appreciated the most.
And if there is a person or several people that were outstanding in their care or treatment of you and your Mother I think a letter to the Director as well as a copy to each individual would be great. They would have in their personnel file your comments and praise and each would also have a letter that they can use when and if they ever apply for another job.
And once you are done with the letters ask when a good day to have a special treat brought in. You can make it as simple as cookies or other home baked items or candy or ordering a few pizzas or a meat and cold cut tray with bread and rolls so people can make sandwiches.
I am sure that they do not get the thanks that they need.
You are a sweetheart for thinking of them.
As far as thanking the staff, you don't owe them anything. Their "thanks" should be that you trusted them to take care of your mom. If you feel you should thank them, a card should be enough, or even better you could write a letter of thanks, and mail it to them.
For the memorial service we used potted plants as well as bouquets, and brought them to the nursing home the next day.
My deepest condolences and sympathies on the passing of your mother. Its very kind and thoughtful of you to think of the staff. I'm sure they will appreciate any gesture you make. I know the staff at my dad's rehab all enjoyed getting personalized thank you cards.
Love and hugs to all of you.
While my Mom was alive I would periodically drop off a tray of homemade cookies or brownies for the breakroom.
That is so sweet of you to remember the Staff at the nursing home. I found it is hard to thank just a couple of people, because I realized I had never met the overnight Staff that would have taken care of my parents.
The easiest thing to do is to find a really nice card and address it to everyone at the nursing home. If you wish to give something to the nursing home in memory of your Mom, ask the gals/guys what small item would the place like to have... such as a day clock. Or some books if the place has a library.