“A Saturday afternoon when all the relatives would be welcome to visit at the same time. Sunset Hills would provide dinner, and Ashley’s new philosophy on Alzheimer’s care could be showcased.Already the improvements in the residents had been so dramatic, even Lu had taken to studying the Past-Present ideas.“You’re right,” she told Ashley one afternoon after looking up research cases on the Internet. “I’ve talked to the owners of other adult care homes. Improvements can be drastic when you help A...lzheimer’s patients live where they can best remember.”“It’s hard to argue with the results.” Ashley had beamed at Lu.“I’d like you to continue training the entire staff to handle the patients the way you do.”It was Lu’s last comment that convinced Ashley to create Family Day. She found Lu a few days later. “Once the staff understands, let’s have an open house for family members. That way they’ll see for themselves how this approach works.”Lu grinned. “I can hardly wait.”Family Day was set for Saturday, January 19, and Ashley was surprised at the response.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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