When a family member is seriously ill, children are affected too. They notice the changes, the worry, and the disruption to everyday life even when they don’t fully understand what’s happening.

At Greendale House Palliative & Hospice Care, we believe palliative care is about the whole family. We offer gentle, age-appropriate support to help children make sense of illness, express their feelings, and feel safe during an uncertain time.

We work alongside parents and caregivers to:

• Help children understand illness in honest, compassionate ways
• Maintain routines that provide comfort and stability
• Support emotional expression through play, conversation, and counselling
• Prepare children for hospital visits and changes in health
• Offer ongoing support through loss and bereavement

Our care is rooted in dignity, compassion, and respect values at the heart of palliative care in South Africa.

You don’t have to walk this journey alone. Greendale House is here to support your family, every step of the way.