I meet lots of people who battle old age alone through my home care job.
Recently, I visited a woman whose house reflected her obsession of Elvis: Elvis toaster oven, Elvis welcome mat, you can’t even imagine… I thought it was quirky, but was incredibly moved the following week when her friend met with us to figure out ways to keep her safe in her home.
I asked this gentleman how he knew the pt, because he mentioned his wife, and he said: through Elvis. A previous visit revealed the patient had seen Elvis at least 100 times. By the end of the visit, this man had a list of at least 8 tasks to follow up on, and he showed up with such caring and dedication.
Dear friends are hard to come by, but they are invaluable.
I met one of my dear friends 11 years ago when I forgot a piece to my breast pump at my brother’s house (a long story for another time). Finding common ground to choose people who can reciprocate care, is priceless.
Why not have our eyes open to the opportunities to be loved and cared for. A few days ago it was Elvis’s birthday and I only know that because of my patient. I feel such a warm, fuzzy feeling when I see him now.
For more info. on counseling, call (516) 592-1107 or email Chana Pfeifer at TheHappierMe.LCSW@gmail.com.
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