Pennie 26 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Theresa Robinson put this in her facilities newsletter "Park Place Health Care Center" I thought it was great and that other AD's might like to place it in their facility &/or newsletters, too. "Come Visit" You say that you can't do anything. Can you read? Good. Read to me. My eyes aren't what they used to be. Can you write? Good. Write a letter or card for me. My hands are shaky. Can you sing? Good. Help me with the words and I'll sing along. Can you tell about your job? I was a nurse once, myself. Can you listen? Wonderful. I'm starved for conservation. Can you make a sponge cake or zucchini bread or angel biscuits or fudge? They aren't on the nursing home menu, but I remember how good they were and I would love to taste them again. Do you play checkers or dominoes or rummy? Fine, so do I. But there is never anyone who has the time. They are understaffed around here, you know. Do you play the violin or the flute or the piano? My hearing is poor, but I can hear any kind of music. Even if I fall asleep, you'll know I enjoyed it. Once we were somebodies, just like you. We were farmers, and farmer's wives, teachers, nurses, beauticians, stockbrokers, electricians, bankers and sheriffs, and maybe a few outlaws, too. We're not all senile - just old and needing more attention than our families can give us. This home, whatever its name, is "home" to us, and you're an invited guest. Please come. The welcome mat is always out - not just on Thanksgiving. I hope you keep this and read it again in January, February, and every other month of the year. We'll still be here and our needs will be the same. - Author Unknown. **This was printed Sat, July 18, 1987 by Dear Abby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllucas 0 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Hi, Pennie! :-D This is a great little piece. Thanks for posting it on your site. May I post it on my site, too? It really hits the heart. Best wishes to you and Chip, Linda Lucas, AD http://www.theactivitydirectorsoffice.com ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennie 26 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 Hi linda, Thanks for all of your support and help. Chip loves your husbands newsletters & recommends it often to others. As far as posting this on your site, feel free. It does hit home doesn't. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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