Nurse Comforts Hospice Care Patient By Singing To Her

Jan 12, 2020 by apost team

Working in health care is a challenging position, and jobs that help patients transition through the process of dying are even more heart-wrenching and stressful. Thankfully, hospital care workers usually manage to see their job as an opportunity to help others and embrace the struggles along with the rewards.

It’s good when workers are sympathetic and lend a helping hand, especially in a world where the elderly are more and more frequently deserted by their families. According to recent research by the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, loneliness plays a significant role in early deaths and serious physical conditions.

One brave young hospital worker named Jared Axen understands far too well how loneliness is hurting our senior citizens. As a worker with those facing life-ending conditions, Jared has seen firsthand how often those dying are left to go through the process alone.

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Rather than just view his work as a job, Jared goes out of his way to positively impact the lives of his patients. The curly-haired young man loves music and has decided to combine his talents with his job. According to the Los Angeles Times, Jared frequently sings to his patients at Valencia’s Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, helping to give them a sense of well-being and joy even when they are knocking on death’s door.

When he became a nurse, Jared didn’t expect to be singing on the job; however, that is exactly what he does. Jared explained to the Los Angeles Times how he used to simply sing to himself when he was traveling the halls of the hospital. When patients started coming out of their rooms to listen to him, he realized that his gift had the ability to help them.

Jared was caught on video providing one dying patient with a song that helped to soothe her concerns away. Not only does Jared sing to her, but he holds her hand and looks into her eyes, giving her the connection that she so desperately needs.

During his interview below with the Los Angeles Times, Jared said that it is easier to simply turn on the television and walk away, but points out that taking the time to connect with patients has tremendous positive benefits. We certainly are thankful for Jared and other health care providers who are willing to see each patient as a valuable human being.

Have you ever had a nurse that went above and beyond to help you or a loved one? Let us hear about their story in the comments section below, then watch the video to learn more about Jared and hear his stunning voice for yourself.