Some of the residents amazed me. For example, I met one fabulously beautiful woman and former model that just had her 100th birthday! She is one of the few residents still up and walking around and has a beautiful picture of her family on her night stand that includes FIVE generations! Very impressive - what a long and beautiful life she has lived!
I also met a resident that was new to the home, having arrived only the night before. Imagine her confusion at being in a new place, with someone completely in charge of her life, dictating what you eat and when, what you wear... I didn't fully grasp what a difficult adjustment each of these residents have gone through until I saw it today. I wish her the best...
Mostly- I witnessed my own limitations. The most basic being that I should probably lift some weights before I ever get a job in a nursing home... my arms are severely lacking in the necessary muscle. Those CNA's work very hard over there and even with TWO students helping, there was never a restful moment. After only a few days I am so much more exhausted than I would be after hours and hours of dancing. I commend them all so much for what they do!
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