I visited the assisted living residences for the people with dementia and Alzheimers this week. There were some people in the lobby when I arrived so I stopped to greet them before heading to the big room.
Even though many of the residents are having memory issues, lots of them still remembered me! One woman remembered that I gave high fives from the last time I was there, and asked me for a bunch. Of course I obliged her. One Asian man I’ve seen before was so happy to see me, and so was his friend. Sometimes my human has a hard time telling the residents from the visitors, and this was one of them. It doesn’t matter, really. Everyone gets some attention from me.
At this house we do lots of photos. One of the staff members takes them with her tablet. But the residents also have their own phones too. One even had a flip phone to take photos. Of course, there is also the Polaroid that my human has too.
At the second house, there were a couple of really sad women. One of them talked a lot about the kitties she missed, so I leaned into her and let me pet her for a really long time. The other woman needed lots of kitty energy from me too.
One of the big jobs when you are a therapy cat is to know which people need high fives, and which ones need head butts. I think I got it right at this visit.
Other times I visited the assisted living residences:
- Sometimes the Quiet Therapy Cat Visits are the Best
- Visiting the Assisted Living Houses
- Therapy Cat Senior Sunday
The people you see in the Assisted Living places include a lot who had to give up their beloved pets when they moved from independent living. You let them remember the closeness and love they had for them. It’s a special thing dear Summer – means more than you can imagine.
Hugs, Pam (and Teddy)
I am glad you knew who needed what, Summer. You made all those people feel better.
Those sad ladies likely were blessed with a good measure of happiness, even if but for a bit.
Your work is priceless,Summer.
I bet your brightened everyone’s day.
Summer, you do seem to have a sense for knowing exactly what people need. XO
Of coarse you got it rite Summer! You are a furry furabuluss Therapee Cat!!
An furry payshunt an sweet two….
Wee KNOW you made all those peepell furry happy vissitin them!
Yore Selfie iss lovelee two…you allwayss take such purrty fotoss!
~~~head rubss~~~BellaDharma~~~ an (((huggiess))) BellaSita Mum
I have a feeling you get it right every single time, sweetie…
All of your therapy cat visits are wonderful, Summer, but helping those two sad women feel better was really special !
Of course you got it right, you’re a pro!
Awww, Summer, you are doing such good work. I know you are a really bright spot in the lives of those you visit.
I know you made their day sweet Summer and gave them a little bit of joy.
You are wise beyond your years. I wish nursing home residents could have their cats with them. I am glad you help fill the void. XO
I always enjoy these stories.
We are always in awe at how much joy you bring to so many different people, Summer!
Purrs,
The Chans
That’s wonderful that they remembered you. You’re doing awesome work.
Summer, you really help these people. Good job!
Summer…let’s face it. Mom and I love you.
Sounds like you had a great visit with people that needed you 🙂
I bet those residents were way more happy after your visit and
the good vibes will stay with them for a good while.
A BIG high 5 to you!
Purrs, Julie
Summer, you make so many people happy. What more can anybody want?
Summer, you’re amazing. I can’t say it enough. You are such a special kitty. You have intuition into human emotions. That’s such a gift