KUDOS from Kelly

by Kelly McNamara

Luenda Edwardson
Luenda has been with us for nearly a year. How time flies! Lola, one of our favorite caregivers, now very busy with school, referred her to us.
Luenda had recently lost a client after an assignment of several years. We quickly put her to work….on night shifts, on some fill in day shifts, with a wide assortment of clients with varying needs and temperaments.

And she meets each specific client’s needs with grace and humor. She happily drove Bob to his favorite spot on the CT shore, then for a hot dog lunch. She carefully monitors the clients to whom she is assigned a night shift, insuring their safety and kindly redirects those clients with dementia. Her lovely manner and lilting accent have a wonderful calming effect on her clients and insures they follow her instructions.

Her flexibility and peaceful nature as well as her extraordinary work ethic combine to make her a very valuable member of our caregiving team.

P.S. And she has beautiful daughters who enjoy occasional visits with her clients.

Thanks Luenda, we are so happy you chose to work with us!

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…!!■