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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\u201cHonestly, it\u2019s the simple things again \u2014 like brushing someone\u2019s hair, fixing it the way they like, or putting on their favorite music to calm them down,\u201d Tobitt said. \u201cIt\u2019s the things we often take for granted that matter the most.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One resident\u2019s niece recalled a touching moment during her aunt\u2019s hospice care at the nursing home. Following her first shoulder surgery, she was unable to drive but felt a strong urge to see her aunt. The day before her aunt\u2019s passing, she patiently waited for a ride to visit her one last time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When she finally arrived, Tobitt had already anticipated the resident\u2019s need for comfort. Knowing that the aunt\u2019s favorite CD player had stopped working, she gently placed her personal phone on the aunt\u2019s chest, playing her favorite songs to soothe her in those final moments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though staying by her side was not part of her official duties, it represented the compassion and love that Tobitt brings to her patients. This loved one described Tobitt as one of the most caring individuals she had ever encountered and expressed gratitude for her thoughtful actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt wasn\u2019t Lauren\u2019s job, but that\u2019s exactly how she loves her patients,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, what motivates Tobitt to go above and beyond for her patients? Her response is as genuine as her caregiving style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s more than a job to me. I love getting to know my residents. It\u2019s like having a lot of grandparents,\u201d she shared. \u201cOnce you learn about who they are, their favorite foods, music, or even what they did for a living, you can find ways to make their days special.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the world of health care, those personal connections make all the difference, especially when communication barriers arise, which are constant in her field of work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWith residents who have dementia or are unable to communicate well, those personal connections mean everything,\u201d Tobitt said. \u201cIt makes them feel at home, and that\u2019s what matters most \u2014 feeling comfortable, feeling loved.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n These moments, these sparks of life bursting in the twilight, are what keep Tobitt going. And it is in these moments that she finds hope for a future where health care is not just treatment but a celebration of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tobitt hopes other caregivers recognize the need for more time and resources to create impactful experiences, like outings in the sunshine and birthday celebrations with cake and entertainment. She hopes her work can serve as a model for other health care professionals and encourage them to connect deeper with their patients, even in the face of mortality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cJust because someone is at the end of their life, it doesn\u2019t mean they should stop living and enjoying moments,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n She hopes for more time to create those small, special moments that define a person\u2019s experience in their final years. To this end, she imparts a simple piece of advice to new caregivers: \u201cTreat them like your own family because, in essence, they are.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n In her eyes, we are all connected, and in the end, it\u2019s the simple acts of love and care, how we make others feel, that matter most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the health care field evolves, Tobitt\u2019s caregiving style is a powerful model for how we can care for those nearing the end of their lives \u2014 with the same love, respect, and dignity we would offer at the beginning of life. It\u2019s clear that professionals like Tobitt, who care for residents with heart and compassion, will be at the forefront of creating meaningful care for generations to come. GN <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Soft pink and orange hues lingered in the sky \u2014 remnants of a sun that had just set peeked through the blinds. The sounds of the busy world outside faded into the background as Lauren Tobitt adjusted her patient\u2019s blanket, making sure the edges were neatly tucked in. She smoothed her hands over the fabric, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":23520,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23518","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-feature"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/manchester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/2-4-1024x683.png\")
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