What Are The Final Days Before Death Like? | Hidden Hustles

At the twilight of their lives, the elderly of HCA Hospice are met with a group of Vigil Angels, who offer comforting words and a gentle shower - all in hopes of making their last days easier to bear.
Wendy volunteers for a day with them to see how it’s like working in such an emotionally-challenging role.
The Vigil Angels Programme is a volunteer program by HCA Hospice. Find out more here: www.hca.org.sg/Event-Details/...
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[@susanfifer5744]

Hospice nurses are angels, I remember my daddy when we took him to hospice, the next day the nurses decided to give my dad a bubble bath, shave after not been able to for months, just shower/ sponge bath etc when he was at home, I have never seen my dad so at peace when they brought him back to his room… Wow it was the most loving wonderful that they did for him and I will always be grateful for that moment seeing my dad feel at peace ❤️❤️❤️❤️thank you all for what you are doing

[@stephanietribuna7173]

Yes, those people are angels. When my father was dying, we were fortunate to have them in our presence so we could help him have a peaceful death. He went out knowing his family was with him those final days, and we were able to show him gentle, tender, love that transcended him to the other side safe and sound. We were so grateful to have been able to have had hospice and their kind guidance all the way.

[@stephanieann622]

This may sound odd, but just hearing what the hospice team did for your dad makes me feel at ease. What a beautiful and kind gesture. I’m a true believer in heaven and I was so thankful that my grandmother had it to look forward to at the end of her journey here. I was at her bedside for 3 days before she passed. It really made me realize how important death with dignity is. I wish the law was in effect here in my state. Nobody should have to suffer their last few days on earth.

[@jwiheath1928]

I agree

[@srjwildcat3589]

Healthcare workers in general, esp nurses I believe are unsung heroes. They're the ones that spend all the time with the patient and their family. It is ALWAYS an emotional experience and takes a HUGE toll.

[@deniseblackburn33]

Love this

[@renae9365]

I have never seen anyone that is so kind and respectful to the elderly at their last days. You brought me to tears, thank you for you kindness and support for the elderly people.

[@sherrylynn4632]

I felt the same way.

[@sallysampson628]

Me too x

[@MitaiPrabhu]

Yea most of the time, they are just left rudely to die, while they wait for the bed to be cleared. I have seen sad and dying elderly, but this one is so beautiful.

[@ferrreira]

I felt the same way. Just beautiful.

[@fenady79kindayam74]

I felt the same

[@user-ns1um8kq7i]

I'm crying. I lost my grandma last summer in a similar way. She was 96 and in hospice care, where she passed away peacefully under fantastic care. She survived Auschwitz (where most of her family perished), lost her surviving brother, lost her son to cancer, and lost her husband. Despite all her loss and trauma, she was still so loving. I miss her so much and want nothing more than to give her a hug and tell her I love her. 😢

[@stevenbiggar8223]

Reading this brakes my heart,,

[@patriciabilinkas3911]

My mom passed away this past December. She too was 96. I share your sadness. Maybe it’s harder losing someone you’ve love for such a long time.😢 May your grandma and my mom Rest In Peace.

[@Sweet_energetic_melody]

Same bro 🥲😢😭

[@miguelrobertolopezvalle7749]

That is just awfully heart breaking may her soul rest in peace

[@tarekbahsoun2755]

Sorry for your loss😥🙏

[@ab-15188]

I lost my grandma on the last day of my university final exam. Every siblings were beside her death bed except for me. Knowing she's getting out of breath, she asked everyone "Where's my grandson Alvin"... My father (who doesn't tear up easily kind of person) hugged his mother in law and told her I'll be back by tomorrow early in the morning by flight. I remember that night knowing my grandma catching her last breath apatiently waiting for my return, i cried and did not study at all (which i failed the paper in the end without telling my parent where I'll have to resit on the next semester). While trying to calm myself down and get back to my track of studying, i got a call from my mother two hours later saying that my grandma had passed.. I totally broke down and this "regrets" of mine had stucked with me ever since that day. To my grandma, Im sorry for not being able to lay by your side and let you see me for the final time but I love you and always will.

[@fid9878]

thanks wendy and the teams.. And not forget for the Nurse Amy and assistant with the volunteer, Cassandra frm Vigil Angel (Hospice) for the lovely spa for my mum. And not forget to Nurse Liew (Hospice) who was regularly came down for daily check up and care due to her difficult movement for normal appt at hospital. She was the one who suggested me to let my mum to have a special spa treatment. She had a very peacefully moment that I can see thru her. I am glad that I managed to take care of her after we lost our dearly late father in 2019 and my late sister in 2021 that was quite close gap. She was with them during their present since I married. She stayed with them only and not forget our helper, that was very long take care since my late father was alive. As the youngest sibling and only daughter left in the family member, I was feeling more responsible to take care of her after both of them passed on. I am also glad to have a support husband who also want my mum in our supervision as my two brothers are staying in Malaysia, and lucky the border is open and they at times visit my mum. As my brother who is working shift in Singapore but he came down with his family during his off day. I understand about it. Thanks to my colleague that they understand about my sistuation that I regularly take off frm work. Last no least, thanks to all my relatives from Singapore and Malaysia, my mum's friends and neighbour, and also to my late sister's friends that still contact my mum after my sister passed on. Thanks for visited her during her last moment and also those who sent her off. I am really appreciated it very much. My mum was a great mother, also aunty to my cousins and the rest of the people who know her especially for her cook. She was a very generous to donate or share her food that she cooked for them. I have this video as my memory about my mum. Al fatehah for my mum, Jinap Bt Said and both my late father and sister. Missed them..

[@OGS.Official]

Thank you Nora for being so open and vulnerable in your sharing! It's not easy to be on camera especially so such a personal topic, so it's really been a privilege for us :)

[@kelleymcclain7380]

Thank you for sharing such an intimate time with others. It will help many to understand the way things should be done with those on their final journey in this realm.

[@kewalkohli4176]

No

[@halimaadam5358]

May her soul rest in Jannah ameen

[@lindahandley5267]

That's a beautiful thank you letter. 🌹

[@sinlou6518]

I remember one patient I had, she started chemo... Each morning I would comb her hair and she was so worried her hair would fall out...she was so proud of her long,thick hair. So I never showed her the bundle of hair that the brush would get. I would take it off the brush, put the hair in my pocket and showed her the brush...I would tell her, no sweetheart, you still have your beautiful hair.. And that would make her smile..

[@evanamber123]

You’re a kind-hearted person. That small thing means so much.

[@tashaboazman]

I'm only 22 and I was having to do this in October 2022 while my 65 year old mom was dying. It's very humbling that the smallest of things that we take for granted can bring so much comfort, even as much as just brushing her hair or washing her face my mother would smile. Pallative care givers is the kindest gift you can provide anyone's grieving family 🙏🏻

[@Lulabella46]

I hope you are doing better now, and I’m so sorry for your loss, I hope you’re able to find some peace now. Sending you so much love. ❤

[@guillermu5802]

Im 36.. my mom is 69.. she got a problem with her spine.. Yes brushing her hair, giving her a bath, lying next to her during my free time and having conversation with her about her childhood, about the life she had before she got married, about the life giving birth to us, about how she struggles to send us to school.. etc I really cant describe the feeling seeing her from a strong woman she was before compare to her condition right now.. I can never imagine life with out her,,, She the one only left to us.. I love Nanay Leting.. take care always see you soon after nine months,

[@kirankhare5630]

I’m sorry for your loss 😢

[@varnlestoff]

My mom was also 65 when she passed in 2016, but it was sudden. I very much wish she would of had good treatment like this. I only wish/pray that when it's my time, I will have a comforting sendoff, with ample time to reflect on love and family before I go.

[@Kaledrone]

​@@varnlestoffLol, you would rather have your mother rot in bed for months slowly deteriorating just so she could get this "care", instead of the sudden death she got? What a joke you are. Sudden deaths are the BEST deaths. No need for care, no need for goodbyes, no need to slowly rot and lose your independence, no need for any superficial bs. Just one moment you are there, next moment you are not. Anybody who denies this is coping so hard I am willing to discount them as human beings.

[@frankferrandiz7697]

In 2000 i was diagnosed with hydrocephalus at 46 years old. I went through 9 brain surgeries, I was in a COMA on my 7th surgery. As i was told i was near brain dead. During that time i was in the coma, I felt as if i was in a room. I was drawn into this room deeper. i did not walk as i can remember, i floated. (if you close your eyes really tight, you will see speckles of flashing light.) The further i went into this room, I became more at peace. I though about my 4 kids who were very young. But I was at peace knowing they will be fine and i would see them soon. As i went deeper into this room the speckles of like faded away, and it was very very peaceful. When I was in this room I had no worries at all. Nothing bothered me at all. Its very hard to explain.,,,, Then my father who passed away 20 years ago, stepped in front of me. We had a very long talk, at the end of this talk, he said to me, "Sonny you have to turn around, this is not your time." I said to him "yes dad." and i turned away from him and floated, as I went back the speckles of light came back slowly. I woke up to see my sister holding my hand, I had a oxygen tube in my mouth. I pulled the tube from my mouth and said to my sister, "I just got done talking to daddy", she looked at me as if I had 2 heads. she was in disbelief. I know what I saw and experienced. It was real. I tell my experience to people but no one believes me. People think it was the drugs.

[@ccrr3049]

I belive you🙏🏻❤

[@karyne826]

I do too❤

[@fatinahmatovu6853]

Ibelieve your story thanks for sharing ❤

[@gamingwitharlen2267]

This kind of response is common near death experiences

[@voicije]

I BELIEVE YOU.... my father died when i was 11q years old.. story short... going to my teen years.. i was about to give my mother hard time with me... one night... my father "Qcame to me" in my sleep... he ask me to help my mother that my mom work so hard for us now.. he ask me to not be a trouble teen... i agreed with him.... i cried during my sleep... when time come for him to "leave" me i cried even more... i didn't want him to go.. i didn't want him to leave me here... i asked him to take me with him... he said that he can't... he told me he have to go now... he came to talk to me that night... he told me that this is 1 opportunity he got to talk to me because he knew i was about to go with the wrong people... and i was going to do crazy things... so he "got permission" to visit me that night..... it was REAL... the sad part is... i never dreamed of my father ever since...

[@andafterallthistime]

"I am seasoned, but I feel you." There is so much that comes with an empathetic person that no one can understand unless they are the same way. This is incredibly strong of you to experience - I could not do this day to day or it would break my soul. It's a special person that takes on this position. Incredible. I could feel the energy through the screen. Bless everyone involved.

[@wendygreen8651]

To spend the final day or days with a dying patient is an honour. Just watching the gentle and caring attention given to this woman assures me that her death will be loving and peaceful and dignified. These women need to be admired and respected and loved for the very important task they undertake. 💖

[@catherinec.9802]

My utmost respect to them.

[@Christian-qu9ml]

Asian cultures have much more respect for the elderly, and the dying process. In the West the care is dreadful. My grandfather died with very little care in Australia. He was just a number in our broken health system. Thanks for the upload.

[@Crissy991]

@Christian speak for yourself you don't get to speak for all Western people

[@Christian-qu9ml]

@@Crissy991 you must be rich...

[@Crissy991]

@@Christian-qu9ml so other people can keep their loved ones but you think Westerners cant. It has nothing to do with being rich Stop being so ignorant

[@leannepaxton5012]

@@Christian-qu9ml , I am so very sorry that you were left with that impression of your grandfather’s end of life care, as a nurse in Australia, it hurts my heart that you were left feeling that way. Obviously, I cannot speak for every nurse, but in my experience, every nurse I have ever worked with, even the stern, grumpy nurses, will treat those who are at the end of their lives with the utmost kindness and care. When someone I am looking after, appears to be in their final days, if their loved ones came to visit with them, out of respect, I would give them all as much space as possible and as safe to do so, so they can spend as much quality time with their loved one before they pass, without some stranger popping in and out every 5 minutes unnecessarily. Then of course, there are the other 20 patients that I must also look after. Unfortunately, as a nurse, I don’t always have the time I would like to dedicate to every patient. Often, all it takes is 1 patient becoming unstable all of a sudden, and every nurse can end up being stuck in that 1 patients room trying to make sure that that patient doesn’t die, depending on their circumstances. I don’t know what happened to your grandfather, during his final days, but I would hope that he received a lot more kindness and care than you were aware of at the time. Regardless, I really am so very sorry that this impression is part of your memories of your grandfather and his passing. I hope your grandfather didn’t suffer at the end and that he was looked after with so much more kindness and care than you know. 🙏🏼🌸

[@MiMi-uo4rd]

So other cultures don’t have much respect for the elderly? What makes you think Asian cultures have more respect for the elderly besides other cultures? I’m just going to assume you are Asian and that is why you feel the need to say that. You don’t know every culture on this planet to spew an opinion like that. 🖕

[@user-mr7xm4jj4e]

I remember the last bath my mom received in hospice. The caregiver bathed her with such gentle hands and with such tender touches, that it brought me such an immeasurable amount of peace that nothing else could at the time. It was the last time my mom ever opened her eyes, and she opened them only for me.

[@sengyew83]

Such a service should be standard for end of life care in the hospitals too, but healthcare workers are already overburdened with existing tasks.

[@OGS.Official]

Cassandra used to work as a nurse too! She always felt that it was a pity they only had time to give patients a quick shower before they passed on. Which was why she jumped at the chance to volunteer! She said she really liked that they could take their time to give a thorough bed bathe, and also help patients feel as comfortable as possible and alleviate some of their pain during their final moments :'')

[@sunnybeach103]

Idk with all the tiktoks they make at work seems to ke they could be doing more.

[@dianeore9934]

Your so right it would be a blessing but absolutely not enough people or time 😢

[@threeqtrtime]

Agreed.. this was very touching ❤

[@vickithilges3497]

Such compassion 😢 Bless the people who can do this. May this sweet women Rest In Peace in the arms of Jesus.

[@darcye7629]

My mom just died 2 months ago. I'm still grieving badly. This video made me cry so hard. Memories of caring for my mom. I was her caregiver for over 10 yrs. This was beautiful 😢❤

[@Earthgnomie]

I just lost my mom to cancer a month ago. I was her caretaker for the 7 months that she was sick/undergoing treatment. I am heartbroken but the pain is softened knowing we are really all connected. Sending you love and peace.

[@aveaam]

This is why i got out of nursing. I got attached to my patients/ family and i would get to emotional as they left this earth.. i could not comprehend that their end was inevitable. Ty to the nurses out there that go thru this every day.. this ain’t no easy job🙏🏻♥️

[@evagrant4372]

They haven't left the earth god did not say that at all, he said when a man dies he return to the dust where he came But everyone that had died no matter how many thousands of years have pass, god Jehovah that's god name he stored them in his memory, and when he's ready which is very soon he Jehovah will bring them back in the resurrection

[@ICU306]

@@evagrant4372 okay not everyone is religious Eva. Chill out

[@shxdow9807]

@@evagrant4372 one thing that confuses me is if they’re back into the dust then how are people seeing visions of there deceased relatives in heaven ? And then claiming they’re with God right now? 😭

[@electrictroy2010]

@Eva Grant There’s 100000000000000000000 suns in the universe. It stretches 900000000000000000000000 miles across. No higher being is capable of running that huge expanse. Even if a supernatural being existed (1) where did he come from? An all-powerful man just popped into being from nothing? (2) Why would he care about some insignificant critters on a backwards planet (out of 100000000000000000000 stars). He would not. Be realistic

[@jugemujugemugokonosurikire4735]

To me, taking care of someone at the final stage of life is an honour. You were given the opportunity to guide the person to the next stage of life, providing comfort to your best efforts.

[@jimtalor7971]

There was a story a few years about a cat that wandered into hospice and soon the nurses noticed that this cat would lay on the patients bed and within the hour they would pass. The nurses caught on and would call the relatives that their love ones was nearing the death when the cat was on their bed. What I read that cat was pretty accurate.

[@kimmypayne2559]

I actually learned about this on House:MD

[@Teenywing]

This was an episode on House🙄

[@Stolimel]

Animals know. They can pick up on the smells, the body goes through changes and animals can pick up on them.

[@qqyytlga9649]

This is one of those jobs that not everyone can do. I can't express how I felt watching this video but my heart is full. Thank you to all the workers and volunteers ❤️

[@OGS.Official]

Thank you to the team behind Vigil Angels and to Mdm Jinap's family, for allowing us to tell your story. This was an eye-opening experience for us, and it's times like these that remind us how lucky we are to work on projects that feature these amazing people who love others so selflessly. The Vigil Angels Programme is a volunteer program by HCA Hospice. Find out more here: www.hca.org.sg/Event-Details/35/vigil-angels Love the series? Watch the latest episode of Hidden Hustles here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5q3ZX6prZmNrbs

[@dyanak8839]

Hi, Jinap’s granddaughter here :) I would like to thank Vigil Angel for taking such good care of my grandmother :) And OGS for producing this well made video which we (Jinap family) can further remember her by. It really did brought me to tears 😓 I believe that if she’s still here, she would be so happy upon watching the video and glad to be part of it. Thank you once again, for featuring her and hope that she inspires others to take up volunteering.

[@moniquelumpkin5466]

THIS IS B.S, DIE HOSPICE AT HOME WITH GOOD DOPE.

[@78neutral]

@@dyanak8839 so you're norafidah's daughter?

[@fid9878]

@@78neutral nope.. she is my niece.

[@Lulabella46]

My father passed away in 2017 from colorectal cancer and vascular dementia. He was blessed to be in a wonderful palliative care home, although he was only there for a very short time, they treated him with so much dignity, grace and care, I couldn’t have asked for more. ❤

[@onemargaret]

My condolences 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@pegs1659]

To the wonderful lady who feels like she's making amends by taking care of end of life patients because she couldn't be there for her grandfather: the reason you couldn't be there for your grandfather was to lead you to be there for many others. Your grandfather is with you and very proud of you. You have a beautiful soul.

[@vialogan]

I can only hope to receive such tender, loving and respectful care when my time comes. The carers are true empaths.

[@miapdx503]

I'm 62 and I've seen some of the "care" that our elderly receive. And it's pretty awful. Everyone who lives to be old should be reverenced. These ladies are just precious. 🌹

[@miapdx503]

@@rafaelw8115 at 63 I know it takes a lot to survive to old age. After people have raised a family, worked, they deserve to have peace and security.

[@surajpandey3187]

@@miapdx503 dying is part of life it's sad that elderlies are not taken care of in their last days though. one day each of us will have to go.

[@miapdx503]

@@surajpandey3187 yes, I agree. All of us deserve to die with someone by our side...I hope you have a lovely day 🌹

[@surajpandey3187]

@@miapdx503 Thank you, may you have a lovely day as well 🌻

[@jenniferfrank1652]

Everyone loves a bath. This was beautiful. Thank-you

[@local1202]

I am crying when I watched it. This job is so hallowed that everyone should respect it. It provides everyone's last privilege of being a human. Thank you for this service.

[@sixteeschyl]

It was a privilege for me to look after these elderly souls 😔 Compassion, tenderness are beautiful human qualities ❤

[@FroggyBarnett]

My daughter works in an aged care facility. The only way the residents leave is either a final trip to hospital or at end of life. She has her own coping mechanisms. She is a very compassionate person, and some patients are harder than others to say goodbye to, but she has learned to deal with their passing. The care that these nurses and caregivers is amazing and I have the highest respect for them ❤

[@jonawesolowski-thecommunit9968]

I have been an elder care LPN for 32+ years. Being involved with my residents as they near death is such an honor. To be one of the last people on earth to be with another human so close to death is a privilege. Especially someone, so aged. Just think of how many people that person has interacted with, impacted others lives etc. And i have been one of the last to be with them as they cross over

[@rae7864]

This is so beautiful. I wish that everyone got this type of care towards the end.. the care that they deserve. I live in Canada and my mom overdosed and ended up on life support and they were HORRIBLE to her.. horrible to all of us.. we're so rough with her and ended up pulling out chunks of her beautiful, long, black hair 😢😢 and like ripped her rings off her fingers.. I so wish she got this care from the nurses.. I brushed my moms hair, painted her nails (she was always known for her beautiful long, painted nails ) and they were all broken and covered in blood after what happened.. I put my favorite jammies on her and my softest blanket.. a beautiful pair of earrings... I took care of her the best way I could in the end.. it was my final gift to her. After all she's done for me, it was the lest I could do for her.

[@QueenNoTeetha151]

We can all hope we will have such caring people for us when its our time to depart.

[@russellhummel9466]

This is the way ALL people should be treated at end of life days. When i was growing up in southwest Iowa, we always kept our elders and our sick at home as much as possible. BLESS YOU ALL FOE THE LOVE AND COMPASSION YOU GIVE To OTHERS.

[@rickschneider3887]

God bless the people like you who dedicate their lives to making the dying know they are loved and are still valuable.

[@billimthedog]

how beautiful the hands that guide someone in the final journey of their life - thank you so much for the difficult work that you guys do ❤❤

[@bernardacquah3222]

This is really emotional. I never had the opportunity to say goodbye to my sister, the hospital called early in the morning to inform us that she was gone before we got there to visit. All the time she was grateful and kept saying thank you for our love and support, she was actually saying her goodbye.

[@Crystalquartz964]

So sorry for your sad loss, sending condolences

[@terryiggulden5182]

God rest her soul. The night my Grandmother passed the aide gave her a sponge bath that I found to be calming and beautiful for her and myself. We didn't know she was going to pass that night so this event was even more special. I wish more people could experience this

[@dr.maryamabid9371]

As an Oncologist I cannot emphasize enough for hospice and palliative care! Alot of my patients need it at end of life after fighting with cancers. It had always been my area of interest during my training and this area needs more people. If we can make last days of a person good and help him go in peace its a huge thing. My dream of getting fellowship in palliative care and pain management is gonna come true soon.

[@marlabradley1150]

期望你能成功，加油！

[@petsandthingsilike]

Hope you are doing well friend. 😊❤

[@marlenejimenez3940]

I'm 51years old and worked in Healthcare for over 18yrs. I can honestly say working for hospice is the most rewarding job anyone could experience. To help people and families cross over to the next life is priceless. Knowing that your giving a person dignity and love before they go on their next journey can make you value life in a different way. Words can't explain it. Sometimes your the only person they have. Everyone should have love and compassion with no judgment before passing🙏

[@martinemikita9281]

The way hospice patients are treated is so beautiful I wish we all treated each other like this daily. ❤

[@woofdog1525]

I looked after my father who had stomach cancer.He was 70 and passed in June. I didn’t want him to go into a hospice so looked after him in his home with district nurses coming in several times a day to check his syringe Driver etc. Those last couple of days have really left an imprint on me.I sometimes think I’ve got some form of ptsd..to watch my hero,friend,Father like that. I’m sure it’s part of the grieving process and in time I’ll be able to remember the good times.

[@we-silly6456]

My mom passed at our home 6 months ago today, I was there to take care of her and she went peacefully, the nurses where so sweet and on top of everything in regards to her care such as pain pills, diapers and bathing her. Bless each of these nurses its a calling to do this job nor everyone can do it.

[@onemargaret]

My condolences 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@matulich77]

I felt their feelings about not realizing the last time you saw your loved one it would actually be your last time. My dad was supposed to come home on hospice on a Tuesday. The Sunday I left from visiting him I was going to pick his things up to bring them to my house. I was happy thinking I'd have some time with my dad to care for him before he moved on. I kissed him and said I'll see you later Daddy. I love you. That was it because he died that late afternoon. If I knew I'd of never left. This video is beautiful and sad at the same time. Now I want to nurture everyone. I wish I could go back in time and not leave his side.

[@eileenlocke7877]

Gosh I’m nearly crying these nurses are angels

[@jesedzu9741]

Watching this brought tears to my eyes. My uncle passed away last year and something similar was done to him by people who care as he was bedridden. The barber gave him free haircut and shave. He was given a proper bath.Aunt gifted him new clothes and we have a small time of fellowship singing hymns.Four days later he passed away. Those last moments was like a preparation for his peaceful passing.

[@ceemarie3678]

Been doing hospice for 15 years! I love it, it definitely takes a special kind of person to do this work!

[@6975allow]

It reminds me of the last days of my late mom. She passed away shortly I helped her clean the vomit residue in her mouth. I believed she felt much more comfortable after the stink was gone. I were the one who read her pulse, feeling the weak beating slowly faded away until it finally stopped. The feeling was beyond words can described. I feel for the daughter, my late father passed away so suddenly when I were overseas. I were the last person to eat with him before his passing. Both of them left us within 3 months. I were also the one who sent them to hospital for the last time and did the discharge too. One knowing she did not want to pass away in the hospital, the other expecting him to recover.

[@shahid8545]

This is probably the most dignified job in the world. These people are earthly angels that pass on the dying person onto the heavenly angels, like a transfer of responsibility. Thank you for what you do. May the most high ease your burdens.

[@kristenfromOZ]

It's truly a privilege to be able to care for someone before they pass on. It's these moments where we realise how precious life really is. We aren't here for long

[@cassandrapua5970]

I was honored to do the same for my sister who had cancer and passed in 2021, I miss her dearly 😢

[@reenh462]

I lost both my parents. I can relate with what she said about her dad. My dad passed suddenly from cardiac arrest. I wasnt there when it happened i had so much regret because i wasnt with him in his last moments. My mom on the other hand passed from brain cancer 5 months after diagnosis. I took care of her and was there with her. It was so hard to see her go through this but im just glad i was able to be with her. I miss them both so much.😞

[@awakenedservant]

These humans deserve the highest heaven, those who give their time to care for others in need

[@rafascrofa]

As a hospice nurse myself I tell people this is the hardest job it doesn’t get easier but it’s so rewarding knowing you can give your patients the best care and compassion towards the end of there life

[@Carol.Allison]

Your an angel, I honestly don't know how you do it. With working in elderly care Ive dealt with end of life care, yeah ive been sad but I only have to see relatives crying & that's it, it starts me off then 😢 I really need to toughen up 😂

[@angelx.diary_]

I rarely comment on videos.. but at this moment right now I'm going through a hard time also.. and seeing this really really touches me.. I've always loved OGS but never expressed it much. Even if it's just a measly single comment, I just want to say thank you OGS and thank you to the Vigil Angels.. you have no idea your impact on me and eveyone who watches OGS. All love ❤

[@OGS.Official]

thank you for taking the time to comment, it really means a lot to the us ❤️ and we hope you're doing better now!

[@AwkwardSquirrel13]

Much love, sending love to you!

[@Mossadagent666]

I’m going through a tough time too. I’ve got pancreatic cancer, so I’m struggling a lot psychically & emotionally . I’m here for you Naho J ❤️😊🫶

[@yourkarma2250]

@@Mossadagent666 🙏❣ you are loved

[@yourkarma2250]

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[@jefferyneedham1581]

You ladies are definitely angels and I felt so much genuine love shared with the patient and with the staff. I am a disabled Marine and I too have been on death's door and the love of a caregiver means so much and I wish you ladies all the happiness that this world has to give.. God bless you all from Detroit Mich..

[@rebelvgan4579]

I shouldn't have clicked on this, it made me sob. That dear sweet lady, it's so lovely to see her being treated with such gentle kindness in her final moments 😭 Reminded me of my beloved mum who passed four years ago. Her nurses were kind too, although my mum preferred my touch when wiping her dry mouth with a wet tissue. It takes a special kind of person to do this as a job, but I can imagine it must be so rewarding too, knowing you've given someone dignity and love at the end. 🙏

[@arthurwatt5162]

My daughter worked in hospice. See witnessed some remarkable things. People seeing loved ones and sometimes pets then passing later that night. They were at peace knowing someone they trusted was coming back to help them cross over.

[@jessicahanson2409]

I did this for my grandmother when she was at the end of her life. I feel like it was almost a privilege to be able to take care of such an amazing woman and keep her in her house in her final days. We all made sure she was home, comfortable and clean. That in the very least is what she deserved ❤️

[@colourfulmind4664]

I am in tears. Thanks to everyone who works in the healthcare system! 💜

[@Amanda---]

I've never been in a hospice. But I was in an ICU in a coma and luckily survived. After I woke up I began an intense fight to save my life. I would love a shower and this care nearing the end. This is humanizing an experience that feels inhuman. This also is helping to make an experience that feels so lonely and less alone because others are involved in the process with you.

[@kto_66]

I'm going through this stage with my mother right now. Respect for our family should always be top priority 💗💗💗 Godspeed 🙏

[@teacuppup7215]

The nurses are so caring and respectful......wish the world would watch and learn from these kind people cos in the end we all gonna leave this world

[@ScoobyDoozy]

This couldn’t have come at a better time. I spent the entire day with my grandmother today in her final earthly page, merely the prologue before the first chapter & adventure begins. I felt comforted to recognise and understand the Cheyne-stokes breathing. I was able to tend to her by wetting her lips, cooling her face, singing to her, rubbing moisturiser in her hands, applying a tiny dab of lipstick and brushing her beautiful hair to sit just how she likes it. I’ve always felt passionate about the art of death and dying. This process with my grandmother has ignited a fire that this is what I want to do with the rest of my life. Seeing the most gentle and loving of tender care that Amy delivered not only with Nenek, but Wendy and everyone in that room. Just as Amy can feel everyone’s pain, it’s easy to feel the burden Amy carries in feeling she has failed her grandfather. Amy, I promise you that that is the furthest thing from the truth. You will only fail him if you fail to let that go. That’s a guilt which does not belong to you. Your grandfather would be terribly proud of you, and with every human you care for and love, you’re carting for and loving your grandfather. With gratitude to Mdm Jinep, Amy, Wendy, and the entire Vigil Angel team.

[@suzieakers07]

Thank you for your tender compassion with these dear souls as they make their transition into Paradise.

[@Jen195152]

This is absolutely amazing!! I so wish my sweet Mom could have experienced this!!

[@dozzi53]

What they do for the patients is Absolutely Beautiful.. Watching this made me cry. It was PURE KINDNESS. I feel sadness for people that don’t experience this type of KINDNESS.

[@ronsmith2241]

At the end of my wife's life recently, she made it clear she did not want to be washed like that, even though she could no longer speak. She just wanted us to be with her.

[@kaywoods6927]

They were all so sweet and caring towards her. I can only hope that when my time is up that I have someone as sweet and gentle as they were caring for me. Godless you Nenek. May you rest peacefully in paradise.

[@souljourney60]

This was such a beatuiful experience to watch. The work the team does is a gift to a life that is passing and a family that is losing someone they love. To see someone be eased gently, respectfully, and comforted at the end stage gave me insight as to how it can be done with such dignity. I hope to be able to share that amount of care with my loved ones at their time in the years to come. It would be an honor for me. My prayers for the family with their loss of such an amazing Mother.

[@redline1916]

I wish we had hospice nurses like that in the USA. I hear too many stories of abuse and neglect in an elderly person's final days around here.

[@jzmnfrnndz]

there are hospice nurses like that. the issues is that there is not enough nurses to be able to treat everyone and not everyone can afford this treatment. it is so sad but that’s the way healthcare is in the US.

[@VictoriaMarch13]

My grandfather passed from cancer January 3, 2001 and before he lost the ability to speak he said he wanted at least one of his grandkids to become a hospice nurse. He had such a wonderful experience with them he wanted his grandchildren to pass that love on to someone else. Hospice nurses are a special type of person. ❤️

[@CT-jh1mx]

Thank you Vigil Angels for your enormous big hearts❤️

[@junbin3950]

Imagine if everyone is this kind, gentle & nice towards everyone. Thank you so much for all these kind gentle souls

[@arsolrhmn]

A part of me thinks dying is good, I wouldn't want to live in pain and if I had to die, I would, and if someone else had to die, I just remember myself its for the best and they aren't going to be in any pain anymore!

[@susanrawson6318]

I had the privilege of caring for my husband for the last 3 weeks of his life. He was in a lot of pain which broke my heart. He passed Oct 22 22.

[@mellando9770]

I have been privileged to also do this with an elderly lady on her final days . I shared the job with her daughter and it was really beautiful. We talked about her wonderful life, her kids, grandkids and great grand kids. We laughed we cried and it was very calming. Was sad when she passed but so comforting knowing the care in her final days was a kind and lovely experience for her.

[@Ramy-ql3tr]

Every teenage student should be made to attend these sessions as part of their national education.

[@highafchihuahua]

This made me so sad 😢😢😢 but really appreciate the work y’all do and how y’all provide people with the dignity they expect at the end of their journey

[@raveninavaniam9438]

You can see how truly Angelic, kind and sensitive these beautiful ladies are 🙏❤❤❤ Many Blessings to each ❤❤❤ Not all nurses are this way, ..... much Love to them ❤💕💙

[@PastaMakerCordy-qy4uz]

I volunteered with Hospice for years. It’s the most satisfying thing I ever did.

[@bobafett5757]

*All respect to the Vigil Angels for all your dedications in undertaking this noble roles and this episode is so moving and poignant to me cos I have somehow experienced it*

[@2728033]

I lost my grandma a month ago and what happens in this video is so surreal …I miss you ah ma ..

[@fordbrazel2290]

Death is the final process for each mortal life and as such should be a planned and pleasant process for each individual. All life is beautiful and sacred, and being able to provide end of life care and last offices is truly an honour and privilege 😊

[@Wittywidow559]

I work in Hospice and kindness goes a long way

[@kingsufi6164]

I lost my grandmom last year, and i the last thing i did, was hug her, say to her i till we meet again nenek... and she gone few days later. And this short clip just make me cry bringing back memories..... thank you for your service ladies. Bear hug. Its the hardest job, because mentally we all have to accept and be strong.....

[@Hoehan8222]

Deepest appreciation for our social workers like Amy - hard and heart work that goes unseen but meant the world to the departing/departed and for their families. May you be blessed !

[@schamekiathomas5061]

I got to spend the final days with my nana She passed two weeks ago As much as it hurts I’m honored to have been there with her in her final days

[@tommyewhitworth4531]

thank everyone of you hospice people may god bless you all

[@ilovemyservicedog8862]

This is amazing I was in the hospital for 30+ days I was unable to move my right arm wasn’t able to stand and I’d already spent three days in my house and able to get to food and with only 8 ounces of water within reach no bath. My skin had actually started to have problems because of my eczema. It was so bad at one point my leg skin actually peeled off in sheets, one nurse after I’ve been there for three days a week now with no she came in and actually bathed me like this. It was amazing. It felt so good and it came in and complained that it would take longer instead of just taking a wipe and wiping me, she said that’s right I’ll do it. It would be the only bath I would receive for the whole month , I was sadly moved out of her care and I had to beg to get my teeth brushed. I was lucky if they did it once a day they left me laying in dirty sheets for three days before I finally got one clean one. because I am legally blind and had a guide dog. I was denied access to a nursing home, which is 100% illegal but it still happened then literally put me in a wheelchair had two guys take me home put me in my bed and they left me there. No one to bathe me. No one to help me get water or anything. They did leave me with a large bottle of water and said they will try to get somebody to come out the next day. What I wasn’t told is because I had come home instead of going to the facility. I am now responsible for thousands of dollars in medical bills which because of my condition I can’t work right now. The whole experience is traumatize me believably. My father also died of cancer in the hospital. He had a similar problem. You guys are absolutely wonderful. The simple act of a bath could mean so much to somebody. I wish people in the US cared as much as you guys.

[@Blue_Eyed_Georgia_Peach_]

The love and care these women show is humbling. I wish more people could experience this selflessness. The family is comforted knowing the honor shown to their beloved Mdm Jinap. 🙏🏼 Rest In Peace.🕊️

[@Watcher12wr]

Have been following all the stories covered by OGS ! Thanks for all the great content ❤

[@OGS.Official]

🥺 🥺 thanks for watching too!

[@jennyrules2694]

Wow they are so gentle and beautiful so much respect they give and should be respected back they really are angles

[@Stolimel]

I was the only one in the room when my mom passed and it was very peaceful. I was proud to be w her in her last moments. She was in hospice due to cancer.

[@inahbaxter6964]

Wow that’s a good nurse. I just wanna say my great granny just turned 100 yesterday and I’m so proud of her cuz she’s still here made it at 100🥲🥲🥲🥲🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 but even tho she can’t really do anything on her own anymore she still here and can still speak smile laugh and still can move but take time ❤❤❤❤❤❤ love you great granny

[@haf1872]

It is often believed that before one is passing on, one of the signs is them seeing their departed loved ones.

[@Bohemian-Nilda]

Wow! I’m impressed watching them provide such excellent care to patients who are approaching their last days of life! They are treated with so much dignity! I wish they received the same compassionate care in NYC!

[@lifewithyana2924]

This makes the process so so so much calmer. I don't have the proper words, but having people who love and care for you even through your last moments is so heartfelt and beautiful. I bet it makes you feel even happier. Nurses are angels. To support and comfort elders is just an amazing job they are doing.

[@olivedog1880]

Not even 5 minutes after my grandma was cleaned up, and dressed, she passed away. I was with her to the end. Hardest thing I’ve ever done is watch her take her final breath

[@deenugent473]

These ladies are real angels on earth!

[@ainmalek5525]

Mad respect to hospice ppl. Such patience and passion. Bless you all.

[@ulahalabalabilohuhu]

She was once a baby, taken care just like in her final moments, the life’s cycle is so sad😢

[@MISSpiggiie]

Was rly touched by the selflessness of the volunteers and by Mdm Jinap's story ❤