Anticipating, sitting, waiting… Two sometimes three times a day they gather by the couch and the exotic fish tank, strategically placed to provide temporary amusement. Typically half an hour early they await their permitted entry. Eventually the doors open, and slowly but surely they all roll and shuffle their way in. The residents of the Elms arrive to their previously chosen thrones, where they sit three times a day, seven days a week, fifty two weeks a year. Daily meals have become an entirely systematic ritual for the elderly in assisted living.
As humans age one would think as we develop we work towards diversity in our daily schedules, but for this group of people it is as though they return back to childhood. Living their lives with …show more content…
Ken, no matter how severe his recent medical trauma and hospital visit, will always persevere with a smile and ask about the wellbeing of others. Edna will routinely treat the people that surround her with charm and fully express her gratitude to anyone who helps her. Though many elders seem consistently bitter and often pompous, it is the subtle hints of gratitude that make the job worthwhile to those who assist …show more content…
Before becoming part of this group most members resided within a certain regional proximity, close to Central Massachusetts. They all fall within a particular age group, ranging from 80 to 101 years of age. Additionally they are obligated to rely on support from other people. Regardless of having various life experiences, having different support systems, possessing miscellaneous interests, and demanding alternate levels of service, they all live together with a great sense of
As humans age one would think as we develop we work towards diversity in our daily schedules, but for this group of people it is as though they return back to childhood. Living their lives with …show more content…
Ken, no matter how severe his recent medical trauma and hospital visit, will always persevere with a smile and ask about the wellbeing of others. Edna will routinely treat the people that surround her with charm and fully express her gratitude to anyone who helps her. Though many elders seem consistently bitter and often pompous, it is the subtle hints of gratitude that make the job worthwhile to those who assist …show more content…
Before becoming part of this group most members resided within a certain regional proximity, close to Central Massachusetts. They all fall within a particular age group, ranging from 80 to 101 years of age. Additionally they are obligated to rely on support from other people. Regardless of having various life experiences, having different support systems, possessing miscellaneous interests, and demanding alternate levels of service, they all live together with a great sense of