Last week was quite an eventful week at work. We had two big birthdays. One of our ladies turned 100 and another turned 101!
Both of these ladies are wheelchair bound and are confused, but they enjoy people and talking.
The lady who turned 100 had a huge party. All the other residents were invited and about 80 family members and friends showed up. Our building was very full! This lady enjoyed all the visitors and the cake, but told us that she wasn't really 100. She said the school kids made it up and she was only 13. She didn't care though - she said she still had fun!
The other lady didn't have a big party, she had one the year before. She said all she wanted was a white cupcake with chocolate frosting. Her kids came and she did get that, along with her favorite meal.
I've taken care of 3 other people who were 100 or older. The oldest resident I've cared for was 104.
It's hard to imagine living that long, and I know it's not something most people would want. I'm thankful that even though these ladies are confused and in a wheelchair, they aren't in pain and are enjoying life.
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Mari, I've known two: my maternal grandmother lived to l04 1/2 and my next to oldest (her son) lived to l05 1/2. They both kept their minds and hands busy. :)
xoxo
I was the activity director in an assisted living building. I loved my job and I remember many a 100th birthday party. My own sweet Momma lived there and lived one day short of her 100 birthday. The party was planned, she had a brand new outfit lavender pants suit and her children and grandchild were all flying in for the party. We ended up having her party and turning it into her memorial. Momma would have loved it. I sent her name to Washington and she received a birthday card from President Bush. I was saving it to surprise her at her party. She would have loved that too :)
Life is precious.
Connie :)
That's amazing. There are a few residents at my mother's nursing home that are 100. I assume it means they are being well cared for!
I loved reading your last words of thought. Happiness is bliss, no matter what age. These women are the life-line of our human 'community' & all they need is loving & caring people such as you.
I agree - " they aren't in pain and are enjoying life. " I can imagine living that long but now days many folks do. Have a nice Tuesday.
I loved the response of the lady who turned 100...the school kids made it up and she was really only 13. Reminds me of my beloved grandmother who helped raise me. She would have been 100 had she lived four more months. She outlived all of her children with the exception of one daughter...and she lived to be 102. My great-grandmother lived to be 101.
I know that the residents at your facility are blessed by you being there to help take care of them, Mari...regardless of their age. You are a blessing.
I am thankful that my mother at 88 is still able to live on her own. I loved the story of the 100 year old really being 13!! You asked about the movie Miss Peregrine's home for peculiar Children. It was ok....I think I enjoyed the book more but then that is usually the case for me. :)
I have a few friends that in there 80's but don't know anyone that is 100. Happy they can still enjoy life.
My oldest great-grandparent was 94 when she died, and I think she was the oldest person I have known. A lady in my city turned 100 the other day, it was in the news. I would love to talk to her about her life. She seemed very healthy and lucid in her interviews, from what I could see.
I don't know any 100-year-olds. Three of my grandparents were in their 90s. I love that the 100-year-old thinks she is 13!! God has blessed her! I'm glad the other lady got her cupcake!! What you and your workplace offer your clients and their families is such a blessing.
My grandmother passed 4 months before her 100th bd. Congratulations to those lucky folks who make it and some beyond 101. Smiles.😊
So sweet that this older women are so loved and well-cared for.
Both of my grandmothers, and great-grandmothers, lived until 95 years of age.
Long life is a blessing, I imagine, but I truly don't want to live that long. I am glad that your centenarians had birthday celebrations to remember, though. It is something to celebrate! xoxo
I've never met anyone that was 100. What an accomplishment! And especially because these women are both very happy and content.
Wow! That's amazing! Her kids must all be getting pretty old too - it's nice that they're still able to come visit her!
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