Finding something to smile about is often rare. Sometimes it
seems as if life is one serious event after another, but here’s a cute story. When
the careworker Jennifer explained at our meeting that Bob refused the male worker’s
help in showering, stating “Why should you take my clothes off? Do you want to
see me naked?” and he also refused her help, stating, “I am a married man,” Bob
stated, “That’s okay. She (pointing to me) is only number one. You can be
number two and she (pointing to the hospice nurse) can be number three.” Sense
of humor present!
A few days of increased meds and Bob is feeling much better,
less agitated, eating his meals and taking a shower when asked. He is wearing
clean clothes daily once again. He seems content to spend our visits on campus,
wanting only to walk outside the gates for a while, to sit in the shade and to talk
about the local trees, rocks and flowers. He has not asked to see tools or to
go to a restaurant to eat.
Did you know that September is Alzheimer’s month and that
wearing purple indicates your support of Alzheimer’s disease research? Do you
know that the Alzheimer’s Association sponsors walks in many towns and cities
to increase awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and that you could find one near
you during these next few weeks and months? There’s one in Phoenix on November
3rd. These walks are the biggest source of raised revenue for the
organization during the entire year. Check out their website www.alz.org to find out more information on
joining a walk, finding a team or donating money.
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