Source: http://blog.alz.org/finding-my-voice-in-the-fight-to-end-alzheimers-a-young-advocates-story/
I am a hospice and palliative care nursing assistant for people living with Alzheimer’s disease.
I have experienced countless moments of bathing and toileting people who have forgotten what toilet paper is, and countless minutes flipping through photo albums pointing out family members, picture by picture. Most importantly, I have countless special memories of holding someone’s hand as death washes over and a sort of freedom sets in.
I have been someone’s doctor, someone’s granddaughter and just about anyone other than me because the Alzheimer’s tells the person with the disease otherwise. This is why I chose to advocate. I am more than a hospice and palliative care nurse assistant. I am a voice.
There’s something special about being a voice with the Alzheimer’s Association. The passion that flows within the physical walls of the organization and its people is rejuvenating; there is an overwhelming sense of pride in…
Source: http://blog.alz.org/finding-my-voice-in-the-fight-to-end-alzheimers-a-young-advocates-story/
I am a hospice and palliative care nursing assistant for people living with Alzheimer’s disease.
I have experienced countless moments of bathing and toileting people who have forgotten what toilet paper is, and countless minutes flipping through photo albums pointing out family members, picture by picture. Most importantly, I have countless special memories of holding someone’s hand as death washes over and a sort of freedom sets in.
I have been someone’s doctor, someone’s granddaughter and just about anyone other than me because the Alzheimer’s tells the person with the disease otherwise. This is why I chose to advocate. I am more than a hospice and palliative care nurse assistant. I am a voice.
There’s something special about being a voice with the Alzheimer’s Association. The passion that flows within the physical walls of the organization and its people is rejuvenating; there is an overwhelming sense of pride in…
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