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Because Loneliness k ills!
By Debbie the public, setting in place the support of their families. poor substitutes for closeness
Selsavage quarantine systems to keep and real human touch, and for
their residents safe from Facilities have tried to people with dementia they
A few COVID-19. Suddenly, compensate with window likely create more confusion
years ago, I residents were isolated even visits, on-line meetings, than relief.
spoke with from their own families, many and other novel methods of
a hospice of whom previously visited keeping residents in touch with When these survival tactics
chaplain who regularly to assist with their their loved ones. But these are Continued on page 21
said, “You care.
know, I don’t believe people
die from dementia. I believe Now, more than six months
people with dementia die from later, we are beginning to
neglect, loneliness, and grief!” witness the cruel outcome
I will never forget those words of isolation, especially for
because they so accurately individuals living with New Horizon
describe the cruelty of this dementia who do not have the
disease. cognitive ability to understand Assisted Living Residence
why this is happening to them. It is for you to convey to them, To interpret for them in everyday life, The tenderness,
Late last February, assisted Many are declining more the kindness of God, The affection God has for them, His eldest children. You have
living and memory care rapidly than they should, and to bring this tenderness Within their grasp so that they may take hold of it, feel it,
facilities began to close to some are dying alone without Know it for what it is, in all truth, And that it has a name:
Happiness, even here below.
Privately Owned Full-time Activities Program Includes:
• Daily Exercise Bingo • Ice Cream Socials
Since 1985 • Inspirational Readings • Holiday Celebrations
• Card Games • Bible Studies
Home-like Atmosphere
• Arts and Crafts • Music
References Available • Birthday Celebrations • Anniversary Celebrations
Long-term Staff Members • Entertainment • Sunday Church Services
1745 Forest drive, Inverness, Florida 34453
Phone (352) 726-5466 • Fax (352) 726-3529
Email: nhorizon@tampabay.rr.com
Web: www.newhorizonretirementcommunity.com
Facebook: newhorizonassistedlivingresidenceinvernessflorida
ADMINISTRATOR • Melissa Brown
