Joe was a quiet, introverted man who preferred solitude to social gatherings. When he moved into the care facility, the constant noise and activity overwhelmed him. He withdrew into himself, spending most of his days in his room. The care staff noticed a decline in his mood and appetite.
To help Joe adjust to his new environment, his family contacted A Friend Indeed. They were matched with a gentle and patient companion named Friend Shauna. Friend Shauna understood the importance of creating a calm, predictable, and peaceful atmosphere for Joe. She would often visit him in his room, engage him in quiet conversations, and read him his favourite articles from the newspaper. Overtime and with gentle encouragement, Friend Shauna helped draw Joe out of his room and they even checked out a few activities going on in the building. She could see that Joe felt comfortable knowing his Friend could be a safe way to leave a group activity if he didn’t want to be there any longer. The social pressure of a group was lifted off him. They would go for short walks in the facility's garden, where they could sit and enjoy the peace of nature. They even stopped at the Tuck shop so he could pick up a few things he wanted for later on. As time passed, Joe began feeling more comfortable in his new environment. He started participating in group activities and even made a few new friends who he sat with in the dining room. Friend Shauna's support and understanding helped him adapt to his new environment and find joy in this next chapter of life. |
AuthorRobyn Pearson Archives
February 2025
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