The bulletin board is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for anyone in the world to share knowledge, random thoughts or concerns. It's a place to learn of good books, articles, websites, helpful telephone numbers and e-mail addresses to contact and obtain help. Enjoy reading and/or posting comments!
Gail McDowell (Colville, WA, 12-21-2010 14:53:22)
We had a lady resident at our facility who had very severe dementia. Although she was still up walking constantly in her merrywalker, she no longer was able to speak or respond to anyone. Her husband of many years came every single day to sit with her (or walk with her) and help her at lunchtime. One day we were having a special evening meal for family members who wished to come and share a meal with their loved one. It was a snowy, blowy day, and one of the nurses said to this man, "You really don't have to come back tonight. The weather is so bad, and you know we'll take good care of Carol. She probably won't even know you're here." He smiled at her and gently said, "But I'll know." And, of course, he came. Our staff had such admiration and respect for the love and faithfulness he showed his wife. What a great example!
