"Treated like family"

I became power of attorneys for a friend following her husband's death. I helped with general shopping, cleaning & gardening. I also took care of banking which was a downward spiralling mess. My friend started to become a little confused (with the help of alcohol) and then generally. At this point, and after some medical issues at a nearby hospital, the Medical/Nursing fraternity helped to keep my friend in a respite situation. She was diagnosed as not able to stay in her home and was eventually placed in Kiewa Valley House.

Myself and my friend were enveloped by an incredibly caring Health Community of the North East and then Alpine Health who continue to this day. The staff at KVH treated me as family and the care shown to my friend was wonderful. In my dealings with my friend, there was a really good relationship with a part of the family & also bad part to contend with. Overall, my friend's life has been full of as much happiness as she would allow. The medical side of life is still wonderful.