Welcome to our kick
off of Memories Monday!
It is important to reflect. Memory Mondays give us an opportunity to thank others and refresh ourselves on how we became what we are today. Who can think of a more encouraging way to start the week?
Today we want to thank Maria Arce and Elizabeth Arce-Ocampa.
These two lovely ladies took the time to write us a very heart warming thank
you note, so we want to thank them in return! They have said it is okay to
share their note, so feel free to read it below.
Our mother, Rina, has been
going to Easter Seals Day Break for three years and it has been a
blessing. She has Alzheimer’s and needs a place that can meet her specific
needs. My sister and I are so happy to have found this wonderful place for
our mother. When we are at work, our minds are at peace because she is well
cared for and safe. We know she loves it there.
The director, Jody Hampton and her staff are
amazing. Jody is extremely knowledgeable in the field of care giving.
She's comforting, energetic, focused, and efficient. She listens and works with
the caregivers, which is very important. She always has time to update us. In
addition, the staff members are attentive and dedicated.
We feel the activities at Easter Seals Day Break have
helped to slow down the Alzheimer’s. The staff helps our mother during lunch to
make sure she has eaten and helps her with her personal needs. She has the
opportunity to exercise, with supervision, on a Geri Walker, which is
great for her arthritis. We are always told how she enjoys the quest speakers
and how she can participate on her level or just observe. The interaction with
others, plus the sights and sounds, keep her mind stimulated. The nurse is
another benefit of Easter Seals, she helps with medications so there is less
for us to do at home.
Finally, my sister and I are fortunate to have found
Easter Seals Day Break. We are still able to keep our mother with us and
she continues to enjoy life at her pace and own level.
Thank you,
Maria Arce & Elizabeth Arce-Ocampo
We are so pleased to have made a difference in
these lives. They brighten our days too. Thank you for joining us on Memories
Monday. Have a lovely week!
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