Elderly residents pulled out by bus: "We threw kisses and tears ran"

Sanna Von Der Pahlen is one of those affected when the elderly residents introduced a ban on visitors because of the risk of coronary infection. Already three weeks ago, United Care Tunåsen made the decision not to let relatives into their premises.

Uppsalabon Sanna and her brother usually visit their old mother Elsa several times a week. Lately, they have felt an emptiness because of the ban on visitors. But during Thursday, Sanna's heart lightened a lot when the accommodation came running with a bus that stopped outside the relatives' homes.

- I think it was a fantastic initiative and it warms throughout the heart. I have had no contact with my mother for three weeks. She has had a stroke and cannot call or answer, so she has been thoughtful about how she feels, says Sanna Von Der Pahlen.

- Ulrica Iverhe at United Care puts a golden edge on life. She is absolutely amazing. She called yesterday and said that they were going to take a little turn with the bus and that they were going to take mom and some on a little tour around town, and that I could get a chance to wave to her. You got a little touched, what a thing.

Sanna made a small sign with a heart that she showed her mother.

- I ran out and we looked at each other and held hands to the box and threw kisses. We waved and the tears rolled down our cheeks, says Sanna Von Der Pahlen.

- It made a huge difference for me to see that she was doing well. I hope more nursing homes can do the same.

What do you think your mom felt after that "meeting"?

- I got a nice feedback from Ulrika who wrote to me that my mom was so happy that I stood there on the sidewalk. She had said with great pride: "That you - it's my kid".