La Maison
La Maison de Tara opened in 2011 thanks to the support of local municipalities - in particular that of Chêne-Bougeries - and some generous donors.
Our vision is that everyone can live an end of life with humanity and dignity. We believe in the importance of training whoever is required to accompany a loved one affected by chronic illness, disability or at the end of life.
We believe in the importance of the group, and in the traditions of accompaniment of end of life amidst the community, just as it used to be until the recent taking over by medicalization.
Admissions
La Maison de Tara welcomes residents of all ages and nationalities meeting certain criteria .
All admission requests are subject to an overall assessment by La Maison de Tara, in conjunction with the resident, their doctor or healthcare institution.
Relatives of our residents are welcome at La Maison de Tara. Invited to get involved in supporting the resident, they benefit from the active support of volunteers and professionals from the house.
Organization
Our team
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Sabine
Murbach
Directrice
Nadia Fleury
Administrative Assistant
Fiona Garnham
Scheduling
coordinator
Agnes Gerard
Nurse / Health Coordinator​
Elizabeth
Nurse / Health Coordinator​
Myriam Morel
Nurse / Health Coordinator​
Murielle Sonnerat
Night Nurse
Chantal Baikiom
Night Nurse
Deyse Braga
Night Nurse
Margarita
Bedoya
Housekeeper
Stewardship
Nicolas Crouhennec
Cuisinier
"The staff of La Maison de Tara takes part to the training of the volunteers and supports them in their commitment."
Sabine Murbach
Director
Board
Nicolas Chatillon
Treasurer
Banker
Saverio Lembo
Secretary
Lawyer
Claudia Schmeer
Doctor
Romaine Stalder
Volunteer Representative 2022-2023
Volunteer
Irina Ionita
General secretary
Platform of seniors' associations in the canton of Geneva
Sabra Kiguk
Nurse
Manfredo Radicati
Volunteer Representative 2021-2022
Volunteer and trainer
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Thanks to the historical members of the Board
Anne-Marie Struijk-Mottu, Founder of La Maison de Tara
Eric Ballard
Claude Bernheim
Catherine Bollondi
Bruno Bonvin
Gilbert Couteau
Daphne Fresle
Catherine Gilbert
France Manghardt
Jean-Claude Manghardt
Erwin Meyer
Vesca Olsommer
Adrien Struijk
Jean Zwahlen
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Resident's companion
My companion hardly ate at all,
I really appreciated that we brought him what he liked
that he loved the most... his small expressos, jam, which were his last pleasures.
Daughter of a resident
La Maison de Tara has allowed all of us to live the last moments in a more
serene and to have more space.
Each person who came to the room was kind and brought us something beautiful.
Dad even had a few more laughs.
And, importantly, thanks to all of you, he told us that he loved us.
Daughter of a resident
A very beautiful memory, the departure of my father
was done with so much respect, listening,
empathy that it helps to make it seem "easier".
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Daughter of a resident
A very beautiful memory, the departure of my father
was done with so much respect, listening,
empathy that it helps to make it seem "easier".
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