GreenSquareAccord
Mum’s unique character now shines more brightly than before Covid came along “For someone living with dementia, communication takes place through the proximity of another person. What is said is less important than having someone close and just hearing their voice chatting to you. When it finally became a reality for me and my Mum to share that proximity after the pandemic meant we lost physical interaction, I waited impatiently for her arrival, a little anxious in case she had lost all her spark and had nothing to say. “Then suddenly I heard the sound of her voice and that of her carer as they rounded the corner. In a priceless moment of recognition, she beamed widely at me and I felt a surge of love, mixed with relief that we had been given another chance. In the next 45 minutes, we had a good old chinwag, looked at some photos going way back, and recorded a short video to sing happy birthday to her great granddaughter, about to turn two years old. Mum looks her 80 years now but the unique character that makes her who she is somehow seemed to shine through even more brightly than before Covid came along. “My sincere gratitude and admiration go out to all the hard-working care staff. Thank you.” Daughter of resident at Bowbrook sister service, Amber Wood.
“... she beamed widely at me and I felt a surge of love.. . ” Daughter of GreenSquareAccord resident
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