I am enormously and forever grateful for the extraordinary care my beautiful mother received from…read moreZIBA Hospice. My mother transitioned so peacefully just a few days ago, and no greater comfort could've come from anyone other than the ZIBA Hospice team.
Throughout a long and slow debilitating decline over many years, I had dealt with other hospices and been sadly disappointed... often feeling as though my mom was just one of many, and compassion was a commodity that was hard to come by. By the grace of God, a home health doctor encouraged me to seek out ZIBA, and my faith in the mission of compassionate commitment to patient care was restored. Into my mother's life came truly exceptional and loving individuals .... Cora & Joey, Dr. Baculi, Cheryll, Jovanne, Rose, Ann, Robin, Beth, Renee, along with many other cherished nurses who appeared at any and all times during on-call hours.
My mother's path in hospice care was a winding road, wrought at times with acute situations, and many times, to put it simply, with remarkable yet unexpected stability. But, that was my mother ... despite her condition, despite reaching bedridden status, despite becoming non-verbal, despite her body failing her ... despite it all, she was a fighter, and she knew she was blessed in the genuine selfless care she was receiving by the ZIBA angels who always brought comfort to her. Long beyond the expected timeline for hospice services, ZIBA never ever ever gave up on her ... never diminished their level of loving care and compassion, never grew complacent. This was such a gift, not only for my mother, but for me ... and I am eternally grateful.
I have a special note about Jovanne ... As my mother's case manager and RN, Jovanne led an exceptional team with grace and wisdom ...calmly ascertaining every situation, considering all options, and educating me along the way. Her gentle nature and beautiful heart guided and supported us every step of the way, and especially when I was fearful of what the changes in my mom's condition meant. I knew very early on that she was heaven sent. Every single person on the ZIBA team consistently went above and beyond, and my wish would be for them to be recognized as the absolute BEST, because they are. Everyone, from the owners to the volunteers shared a common attribute ... a HEART OF GOLD that was second to none.
In my mother's final days, when she no longer desired food or water, Jovanne arranged for exemplary continuous care nurses (Linda, Jeny and Irene) who sat bedside with me, taking vitals & monitoring every change with such respect, dignity and compassion. As I watched my mother's light grow dim, I felt her soul find comfort and peace in the loving hands of angels.
With all my heart .... Thank You to ZIBA Hospice .... May all souls in need find their way to this incredible team. My mother is at peace, and above all, I wish that for your loved one when that time comes.
Sincerely,
Lovina