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Chris Page attends our Day Therapy sessions. He worked for the Crown Estate for 48 years and lives in Windsor Great Park with his wife Christine. Chris was diagnosed three years ago with Motor Neurone Disease, leaving him unable to walk, eat, and he has lost his ability to speak. He spoke about his experience with the Hospice through a keypad.
“The hardest thing about my disease is not being able to speak to my grandchildren and wife. The disease impacts me the most when I’m with my family as I can’t express myself. I miss taking them out, we used to go on holidays and on walks in the park. I feel really sorry for them as it upsets them. I’m not worried about myself so much, but I worry about my wife, I want her looked after.
"Coming to day therapy, meeting other patients and staff is fantastic! I look forward to coming, it takes my mind off things. Complementary Therapy is available. I have massages to help with my pain, sharp cramping and muscle spasms. What else do I do? Laugh mostly! The staff are so kind and they make me laugh so much.
"What would I say to the people supporting the Hospice? That your support matters. You make such a difference to my life and to everyone in the Hospice. We have the best care.”
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