I hope this newsletter finds you well and meeting all of your 2023 New Year’s goals thus far. As we enter into February and the season of Valentines, it’s important for all of us to remember why we do what we do. I have literally been told throughout my career that “it takes a special person to work with the elderly” and I couldn’t agree more. It takes all of us and especially our Care Associates to do everything first with LOVE and passion for our residents. That love has to be the driving force behind all that is done or else it the needs of the residents can’t be met. When passion is shown in your work, others will see that passion and will want to watch you enjoy performing your craft. “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
"I love working with seniors because it is a chance to give back to people who spent their lives serving others. I find that many of our residents spent much of their lives volunteering at churches, nursing homes and hospitals. I am able to devote my time and energy to people who have shown love to others their whole lives. I love hearing the stories of the past. It brings me joy to see the excitement on our residents’ faces when they reminisce about their childhood, their siblings and their children. I enjoy hearing the stories of times past including: farm life, walking miles to school and meeting spouses. I love the excitement residents’ show when they participate in activities such as Bingo, picking leaves to use for a craft project or baking cookies in the kitchen. It is so much fun to see residents partake in activities that bring back memories of their past.”
–Kelly Adriano
“Speaking from a Memory Care point of view: I think the most important thing to keep in mind day in and day out is that we have the ability to have such a positive effect on the resident and family member’s lives at such a difficult time. When most people are heavy with emotions seeing their loved lose a sense of who they once were, it’s rewarding to know there’s not many other professions that have the ability to have such a profound impact on their “customers” like we do.”
-Marcus Covar
All the best,
Marcus Covar
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