Today I danced and sang with the residents of Life's Neighborhood for Happy Hour. I feel like the entertainment for Life's Neighborhood isn't as good as the one in Assistant Living, but that's just my opinion. I served juice and a little snack for the residents so they can enjoy a show and a little something to eat. When I was passing out juice, one of the residents grabbed my hand and started dancing with me. I thought it was cute, so of course I danced with her.
I found out that the residents in Life's Neighborhood eats dinner a little earlier than Assistant Living because the residents in Life's Neighborhood tend to sleep earlier. I passed out dinner and poured water for the residents. When they were done, I took their plates and cleared everything off the table. Some residents don't eat that much, manly because they don't have much of an appetite or because they just refuse to eat.
I talked to one of the caretakers there. He was telling me that in order to be a caretaker, you would need a really strong stomach. Being a caretaker can be a very messy job, and sometimes the smell can get unbearable. I kind of felt disgusted by what he was telling me. I tend to have a weak stomach sometimes, and I don't know if I would be able to handle some of the smells I would be introduced to.
Next, I will learn more about the residents and about the disease.
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