Thanks to the generous support of the P.A. Woodward Foundation, Victoria Hospice has added a very special piece of equipment to the Inpatient Unit —a new, state-of-the-art cuddle bed.
This bed does more than offer physical support—it helps bring people closer together when it matters most. With three expandable widths, it comfortably accommodates two people, making it possible for children, spouses, grandchildren, and friends to lie beside their loved one during visits, quiet moments in the rooftop garden, overnight stays, or even in their final hours together.
Cuddle beds play an important role in palliative care, offering emotional and physical comfort by creating a safe space for closeness and connection.
These moments of physical touch can help ease anxiety, support mental health, and bring comfort to both patients and families during a difficult time. The bed is also suitable for bariatric patients, ensuring safety and comfort for all, and helping us to provide care that is inclusive and dignified for everyone.
Adrienne, an LPN at Victoria Hospice, sees the impact every day. “Patients can experience increased anxiety as they approach the end of life,” she shares. “The comfort of having a loved one lying beside them has extraordinary therapeutic value.”
Thanks to the generosity of the P.A. Woodward Foundation, this new bed is already helping patients and their families experience greater comfort, connection, and peace during their time at Victoria Hospice.
Photo: LPNs Stacey and Diana love the new cuddle bed because they know what a comfort it will be for their patients and families.