KUDOS from Kelly

by Kelly McNamara

Pearl Mhlongo
Pearl has been the caregiver for a lovely woman MF for the past seven months. Her client’s family includes her very devoted husband of many decades, Paul who cared for M on his own for five years following her diagnosis of Alzheimer’s.

Pearl brings not only a high level of competence and knowledge about her client’s disease; she also brings humor and companionship to her client’s husband. Paul is very special to all of us, as is his wife, and making sure that they both remain as healthy as possible is a priority for Pearl. She works with M on a number of Alzheimer’s games and tools to increase her engagement , amusement and quality of life.

Our goal for all our clients with Alzheimer’s is that they live life to the fullest, and enjoy their family and surroundings as much as possible within the confines of their disease. It is a real plus for Pearl’s client and her husband that she is a devoted dog lover and considers Ben, their wonderful loving and very mature greyhound rescue to be “ Human”. And indeed he is, as he enjoys his important role in the family.

Thanks for all you do for this client to make her life fulfilling and happy.

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…!! ■