Where can you find people that perform miracles for those in need, day in and day out? That question may call to mind images of Calcuttaor other far off cites.
Think again!
Think Agape Senior’s assisted living inRock Hill,SC.Now imagine a confident young woman with a heart full of love. That’s Jennifer Peay. Now hear about one of the everyday miracles that occurred right here in Rock Hill, South Carolina, in Jennifer’s own words:
“Ever since I have been an assisted living administrator, I have kept a commitment to make personal contact with at least six of my residents each day. Personal contact for me means I sit down with them, talk to them, get to know them, and ask them how they are. I like to keep an eye on our residents because sometimes just a slight change in behavior can indicate something big is going on.”
“I had one resident that had been with us for about two weeks. She recently had a stroke, which had affected her speech and she was frustrated by her inability to speak. She knew what she wanted to say, but was unable to get the words out. I immediately connected with her because I used to be a speech therapist, and I understood how upsetting that can be. I explained to her that I had worked with many people that had been in her shoes, and that I could help her come up with ways to communicate. She immediately lit up and connected with me as well. Since then, I worked with her and she has been settling in.’”
“On Tuesday, I noticed that she was more distraught than usual over her garbled words. She was having a harder time opening her apartment door as well. I mentioned to our physical therapists that I noticed this small change. I asked if they could work with her on opening her door and on a communication board for her.”
“Wednesday morning I saw even more of a decline. She was leaning slightly to the right. I noticed in the dining room that she was not picking up her fork to eat. I sat down beside her and started talking to her. I asked her if something was wrong. The look in her eyes told me that something was going on, but she could not understand what it was nor communicate it. I realized she has forgotten the sequencing necessary to feed herself.”
“I immediately notified our physician and shared my concerns. I wondered if she was having a slow hemorrhagic bleed. He came up to look at her. He agreed that she needed to have a scan. They are able to get one scheduled for the following MONDAY. I said, “No, that is not good enough. She needs one today.”
“The roadblock was that her family was inTexasand they cannot get into town to sign the paperwork to consent for the scan. I told Brenda my medical technician to call the family and give them the imaging center information and to make the consent form happen and that we would get her there today even if I had to take her personally. Brenda coordinated the consent and we got her an earlier appointment.”
“Friday morning, we transported her via ambulance to the hospital. Her problem was caught in time. And thankfully, our own doctor was ultimately able to help this resident. “
“I felt so grateful I was able to help this lady get the care she needed in time by noticing the changes in her behavior and then insisting that she get medical attention sooner rather than later. I am so thankful that she did not suffer through the weekend and that we had a chance to provide her with relief.”
That’s Jennifer describing an ordinary day in the life of an Agape Senior administrator. It’s also the story of what a difference a dedicated, committed person can make.
Mother Theresa has told us that to change the world we must “Do small things with great love.” That’s what you’ll see if you visit Jennifer and the many other staff members like her in the long term care facilities of Agape Senior inRock Hilland all over the state.
Where can you find people who perform miracles day after day? There are more miracle workers than you can count at Agape Senior’s assisted living facilities.
If you or someone you know needs extraordinary care and lots of love…and maybe a miracle you might want to tell them about Agape Senior’s facilities, because miracles abound there every day. And at Agape Senior, that’s ordinary.
Rock Hill South Carolina Assisted Living – Agape Senior Rock Hill
Agape Senior Assisted Living of Rock Hill provides senior-focused solutions. In working with seniors and their families, the dedicated staff works diligently to optimize quality of life by embracing individuality and preserving dignity. Rock Hill, Fort Mill, York, Tega Cay, Lake Wyle – Call us 803-207-8000
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