Family members of Covid victims have recounted the tragedy of seeing loved ones malnourished and forced to say farewell via iPad.
Ms Lyons’ parents Slavka and Jakov Pucar were residents of St Basil’s nursing home who died after Covid swept through during Melbourne’s second wave.
“He was neglected, malnourished and died alone in the presence of complete strangers,” Mr Dimitriou said.“We were unable to be beside him to hold his hand in his last moment.Mr Dimitriou said his family made a difficult decision to sell their father’s home and place him into care in 2018 after he was left shattered by their mother’s death.“We choke back on our tears as every day we are reminded of the devastating events that took place and led to his death.
“It’s been a tragic experience that makes us as her children feel guilt and sadness that we didn’t stick to our promise to look after her,” she said.“The pain will never go away.” Mr Trimbos said he was wracked by guilt, constantly imagining what would have gone through his parents’ minds. “How did such a lovely, caring person die without the basics of food, water and medication and without any care?” he asked.“We want to know who was responsible for stopping us from opening those doors to get them out of that fire. Who?”
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