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My advice is to know & believe that it is a privilege to be able to visit your family in an assisted living home. The way their face lights up when you come by is priceless. Picking  up the phone and calling daily if possible also puts a skip in their step. Their voice sounds so happy when they pick up the phone & it’s a loved family member. Patience & hugs are essential, and the more you have of each, the better your loved one will feel.

If you have a pet that you can bring with you when you visit, that will ensure that not only your loved one will enjoy the pet’s presence but everyone you walk by in the assisted living area wants to pet your dog & will smile. That enables  you to spread the cheer around to each & everyone you come in contact with on your visit to the assisted living home. Every time I visit I leave with a heart full of love.

Thank you for listening,

Karla Hawe, Daughter of Viola Lucas at Emeritus at Hazel Creek

Meet my friend, Helen Wexler. She’s a retired homemaker, business owner, and most importantly, a loving mother to her son, Greg. She will be 94 in September. I help her son care for his mother as they are both great friends to me. Greg and I are continually thinking of new ways to enrich Helen’s life as she is now a widow and prefers to live alone. We promote healthy hobbies, such as swimming. Helen loves to walk in the pool with the assistance of noodles and supervision. Swimming is great exercise as its low impact and also provides vitamin D from our friend, the sun!

To further care for Helen, we also took her on a vacation for her 93^rd birthday to Las Vegas! While in Las Vegas, Helen got to try chocolate fondue for the first time, as well as see the gondolas at the Venetian, making it an absolutely unforgettable birthday. Helen suffers from Bowel Incontinence, making her reluctant to go out in fear of an accident. Greg and I are always sure to bring the proper care products with us in case, making outings no problem at all!