REVIEWS

„In the spring of 2025, my mother was diagnosed with vascular parkinsonism. Despite mobilising family members and providing 24/7 care, her deterioration progressed at a cosmic speed. We found ourselves in a hopeless situation. She was completely withdrawn and in constant pain. No hospital would accept her. The reality was clear: if we kept her at home, we would lose her. My brother and I asked ourselves only one question: – what is best for Maia? Everything else was secondary. We were lucky that a friend recommended Leliani. From the moment we arrived, I felt hope that the care here would benefit my mother. The first two weeks are a period of adjustment and getting to know the rules. During this time, you are constantly in dialogue with yourself: – did I make the right decision? Did I do the right thing? After two weeks, my mother’s anxiety, pain and tension disappeared completely. This was the first visible progress, which gave us confidence and reassured us that our choice was right. Now, two months later, my mother is back on her feet and learning to walk again. We did not even hope for such progress, so my question was finally answered: – I made the right decision! I would advise people in a similar situation to switch off selfish feelings and think about one thing only: – what will be best for their loved one, where they will receive better care and where they will feel safer. After moving a family member to Leliani, you continue caring for them as before and participate in their daily life. This is essential. Nothing changes – the place simply becomes your new home and family. Leliani is created by caring, solidarity-filled, musical people. Their smiling faces, illuminated with love and respect, inspire the greatest hope. Leliani is the return of life“.

„My Sosiko“ became simply „Sosiko“ for everyone at Leliani from the very first day. I do not like calling him my father-in-law – I do not like this word, because it feels stripped of its main energy and does not convey its true meaning... That is why he is simply „my Sosiko“, my Gogicha’s father. Remembering the final period of his life is very emotional for me. Before coming to Leliani, we went through a long journey – clinics, fear, hope, disappointment again and despair, when we realised that nothing could be changed. It was then that quiet thoughts about Leliani appeared. These thoughts turned into an open family discussion once we analysed the situation more deeply and looked at our and Sosiko’s hopeless condition without emotion. Leliani was the only solution. There we would receive what we all needed so much – professional help, a sense of safety, constant care from specialists and full control of the process. It was the only island of hope that emerged in despair, to which we could peacefully entrust our loved one. Calmness arrived the moment we opened the door, and Leliani became a refuge for each of us. Fear was replaced by other emotions. We knew that he would be cared for in a way that, despite our greatest desire, we might not have been able to provide ourselves. I will never forget the moment when tears rolled down Sosiko’s eyes as the Leliani girls lovingly called out his name, even though he could no longer express anything. Almost unresponsive, he would gather strength every time, moved by the warm encouragement – „You are doing so well“ – to show his gratitude in any way he could. The nurses are the angels of Leliani. Tireless bees who care for and help patients with all their hearts. They can do everything – from attentive care to any medical procedure. When caring for someone in a critical condition, we often think we are doing our maximum, but believe me, the girls here can do far more. In such moments, love alone is not enough. A patient needs full care – medical supervision, safety and socialisation. Until we join NATO, your security umbrella is Leliani! That is a joke, of course, but more seriously, this place gives you peace of mind, knowing that you are not sending your family member away from home, but taking them on a journey to an island of love. And together with them, you travel too – to the adventure-filled island of Leliani“.

„My father was in the final stage of dementia when we brought a carer into our home. This wonderful woman helped us for more than a year, but at a certain point his condition worsened. We realised that constant involvement of professional nurses and medical supervision was necessary, something we could no longer provide at home. Doctors also explained that in such a condition it would be almost impossible to ensure his health and safety at home. When choosing a place where my father would feel comfortable, the key factors were professionalism and the overall atmosphere. We chose Leliani, and after speaking with the staff we knew for certain that we had made the right decision. At first, making this decision was difficult. Even within the family we could not agree. Moreover, especially in our reality, we also thought about what people might say. But above all stood the wish that every remaining day of my father’s life would be peaceful – both for him and for my mother, who had cared for him for seven years. What also eased the emotional burden was the fact that our caregiver moved to Leliani with him and stayed by his side 24 hours a day. Once I saw that my father felt calm in a professional environment, the constant fear and stress that we all had at home, especially my elderly mother, disappeared instantly. The staff at Leliani are attentive, compassionate professionals. It is clear that this is not just a „job“ for them. They treat every patient with warmth and humanity and show great respect to everyone. For me, feeling calm during that period meant knowing that professionals were caring for my father. And the word „care“ is taken to the highest level here. Our entire family is grateful to the Leliani team. If the time comes when placing a family member in an elderly care home becomes necessary, make the decision with love. Think about the needs of the person you cherish – the patient – and not about what society might say, especially when it may not truly know what Leliani is. For me, this is a place where a person can preserve dignity, peace and warmth even at the most difficult stage of life“.

„I came to Leliani after breaking my hip. My injury was quite serious and I needed time to recover. When I found Leliani for rehabilitation, I felt an enormous sense of relief and joy. Now I’m feeling much better. It’s rare to meet staff like this – so attentive, kind and genuinely caring. I’m happy to be here. Thank you from the bottom of my heart“.

„I can truly say that I’ve never met people as warm, kind and caring as the staff at Leliani. I really mean it. Of course I’ve met many good people in my life, but the way they treat us here – it’s beyond words. The love, the politeness, the dedication. They care for each other too. The way they help and respect one another is remarkable. I’ve worked in many places, but I’ve never seen relationships like this. I don’t know – maybe they really are that special, or it just feels that way to me“.

„My husband was staying at Leliani. We had shared 65 years of deep and enduring love. Everyone who knew us or had ever heard of us, knew our story. From our student years, we had been each other’s most precious person. And when he was lying there, unconscious and motionless, unable to feel anything, I stayed here with him. Our friends would ask if it was difficult for me to be at Leliani. I always told them that I was moved and grateful. This place, these people, their spirit – they made me happy. Sosiko was 86. His mind no longer worked, nor his hands or legs, yet I was constantly amazed by the wonderful staff here. „Bless you, my dear“, they would say – kissing him, touching him gently, cleaning him, caring for him with tenderness. Once I even joked: „So what if he’s 86 and unconscious? He’s my Sosiko, not yours – and I’m jealous!“ During my time here, I often thought that Leliani should host educational visits – for medical staff, doctors and nurses – to show them how to greet a patient, how to care, comfort and encourage them to recover. I have been to many hospitals in my life (life has taken me there often), but I have never seen anything like this. An aesthetically beautiful, well-arranged space, paintings on the walls, everything of the highest quality. Fresh flowers every day. And the furniture – when a patient sits here, they feel uplifted, dignified, happy. Every few minutes someone asks: „What can we bring you? What would you like? What would please you?“ Leliani truly is a land of wonders“.