I helped Aegis do Happy Hour. Happy Hour happens every Friday. It consists of drinks, a little snack, and entertainment. Happy Hour is important. Everything releases endorphins, a natural chemical that the brain produces, but laughter and music are the biggest producers of endorphins. Because of memory loss, the residents could have depression. Having Happy Hour makes it better.
One of the resident's called me over while the music was playing and I was serving drinks for Happy Hour. She asked me if her husband was coming and I said that I was going to check. I asked my mentor and he said that her husband passed away a long time ago. He told me to tell her that he was coming. That was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. It was heartbreaking to tell her that her late husband was on his way. I know she wouldn't remember that I told her that, but I felt really bad and sad.
The next thing I will do is entertain the residents with games so they won't feel lonely.
No comments:
Post a Comment