Is this the Ritz?
You've just got to love the residents of any long term facility. From their easy going pace to their outlook on life, most of them are just making the best of each and every day. Of course, there are always the few people who are more memorable. These are the few residents that you'll always remember long after their time. These are the ones who always had a funny joke, asked those off the wall questions, or had a certain skill that made them stand out.
Then there are the ones who think they are spending a vacation in the finest hotel. With all the services available anyone might think they are on vacation. Let's see, there's meals brought to your room, someone to make your bed, help dress, bathe and toilet you, a nurse to bring your medicine, activities to attend, and even an exercise class.
With all of this service, a person might wonder what more can one ask for. There are a few things that I often hear of residents asking for, but some residents have requested a strange item or two at times. Yes, there is always the tissue issue. The tissues often distributed for the residents are usually not very pleasing to the nose. Of course the other bathroom tissue item is often referred to as feeling like sandpaper on your derriere. But one resident stopped me the other day and asked if I was going past the kitchen. "Yes" I responded. "Good" he says, "Tell the chef I want a pork chop, no gravy, fried potatoes, and some fruit for dinner."
I don't think I was wearing my suit and bow tie that day!
Until next time, hope all your "Thoughts" are Good-
Tim