KUDOS from Kelly

by Kelly McNamara

Ashley Colon and Bernice Addo: We are fortunate to have a few clients who are really so special to us. Dr. P. is one such favorite, so nothing but the very best caregivers would suffice. After a few missteps, we arrived at the live-in partnership of Ashley and Bernice who provide companionship, oversight of his needs, and share outings with him.

Ashley is young, bright, energetic and just beginning her nursing studies. Bernice is mature, wise, very experienced, and wife of Charles, one of our caregivers of whom we are most fond. He was a Kudos recipient a few months ago.

Dr. P. Is fortunate to have a really lovely home overlooking the Farmington valley, a special dog Abby, and a wonderful family. He enjoys a long and lovely friendship with a special lady. It is still early in the progression of his condition and he is still quite active so he enjoys many activities with his caregivers.

Although we would do a fair job of explaining how and why his caregivers are so important to him, we gave them each a chance to express this themselves.

From Bernice - Dr. P and I enjoy shopping, playing pool, going for walks, cooking and baking together. I also like helping him with his computer, going out for dinner together and chatting.

My favorite times are when we are playing pool, cooking and baking together.

From Ashley - I really enjoy listening to his stories about when he was a doctor in practice. It’s interesting to me because we have similar interests in the medical field.

We play pool, we cook together, watch TV, read, go for walks and go to the movies. We enjoy going out to eat at Panera Bread and taking Abby for walks.

What is there not to love?

Thank you for everything, Ashley and Bernice. For enriching Dr. P’s life on a daily basis and your own as well. BRAVO !!!!

All caregivers mentioned in this column will receive a gift card and our sincere appreciation! Many many thanks to all of you for once again extending yourselves to ensure that we are of course Always There…!! ■