I visited the assisted living facilities this week, and what happened early on was a first for me and my human. A staff member lined up some residents on a sofa with me for a photo. The lady on the end was really happy to see me. She watched me do high fives for a treat, so she held out her hand, like she wanted a treat to give me. So my human put one in her palm…and she popped it in her mouth! The two guys on the couch with her thought it was pretty hilarious. The woman was pretty coherent, and my human was able to carry on a conversation with her, so it took us by surprise. No matter, I had lots of treats. I was able to spare one.
We saw quite a few familiar faces. The only one we missed was the woman who always asks me for high fives. But the woman who loves cats was there, although she was a little vague. She asked my human questions about me as if she had never seen me before. The guy who caused a scene last time I was there was calmer today, so I was able to visit with him.
The woman who was new on our last visit seems to have settled in. She was a little confused and upset before, but she was in a better frame of mind now and was drinking a cup of chocolate milk. When we finished our visits and were leaving, a staff member stood in front of the residents in the big room and asked if anyone knew what day it was. Nobody answered.
We stopped by the second house for a while. It’s not as lively as the first house, but we do have our regulars. There’s a woman with most of her jawbone missing who adores me. And a thin woman in ragged clothes who always remembers my name and breed. A few residents tried having conversations with my human but they didn’t make a lot of sense. I’m glad I’m a kitty because nearly everyone understands me without talking.
Other posts you’ll enjoy:
- Romance and Chaos at the Assisted Living Facilities
- One of My Best Assisted Living Visits
- Therapy Cat Day for the Seniors
Such cute and heartwarming posts. Our Somali, Pumpkin,is your sister. She’s a special cat like you. But ofcourse there’s no one like you. Your human is amazing.
Summer, you are so special!
I am glad you bring such JOY to humans!
Summer, your presence transcends words. You touch hearts
If that had been Mudpie with her squeezies, she would’ve been horrified! MOL
Glad you had a nice visit. You brighten their lives and that is the most important thing.
Well Summer, that was quite a unique experience! As my late Mom used to say, Stranger things have happened! Overall, sounds like a very pleasant visit for everyone.
That is funny about the treat. 🙂 Sounds like you and your human spread a lot of joy. XO
Weird, yes. Many of us humans get a little strange in the later years.
We all hope it won’t happen to us but one just has to manage. You
do a wonderful job working with the people on your visits. Thank you
for all your visits. I always enjoy reading about them.
I think the right answer to what day is it was obvious: CATURDAY! I love that you visit these humans. Those who are “lost” have a moment of connection with you and that brings a smile to their friends and caregivers. Thank you for reaching out to them. I hope if my 9th life finds me there that I will have visits from a cat like you Summer.
Well, Summer, it looks like you trained her!
She ate your treat, Summer?!? That must have been funny!
Gee! I hope mum does not get a liking for my treats! MOL!
I am happy that you were able to bring some joy and smiles to the seniors Summer 🙂
That must be something that brightens their day 🙂
Purrs, Julie
That was funny that the woman thought the treat was for her!