I was in a hurry today to reach the hospice because I had to be at home
before 6 pm. I wasn't able to reach early enough. My mind was scattered.
I entered the hospice and that familiar smell filled up my nose. I was looking around for Ms. Lovely Smile and was happy to see that she had dessert left to finish. I like to feed her while we talk because it seems like she is more conversational during that time. The moment I approached her, she just started talking. I had to stop her in between to get a chair so I can sit next to her. She just kept talking and talking and talking. She just wouldn't stop. The only time she would stop speaking would be the time I had to feed her the dessert.
Her speech was a bit muffled, so I had difficulty understanding what she was saying. All I remember is that she was talking about some twins and how they look the same. She also started talking about doing the same things, same way, same time every day. But it all seemed to be disconnected and incomprehensible. She started to talking to me as if I am a relative/family friend, occasionally referring to my mother. Of course, there were the occasional smiles in between.
It was a happy change to see in her. The past few visits had been very quiet. The ultimate shocker to me was the wink she gave me as I was leaving. There was a sort of mischievousness in her eyes, like that in a kid. It was a refreshing change to see in her!!!
I had to visit a new patient today. I observed her for a while before approaching her. Her body language seemed to be very negative. It seemed like she was worried/anxious about something. There was a sort of tension surrounding the air. I went up to her and introduced myself. I tried to engage in a conversation, but did not receive any response. She kept giving me mean stares and at one point even tried to push me away. I decided not to impose myself and let her be. Hopefully, by the next visit, she will allow me to be a little more friendly.
I entered the hospice and that familiar smell filled up my nose. I was looking around for Ms. Lovely Smile and was happy to see that she had dessert left to finish. I like to feed her while we talk because it seems like she is more conversational during that time. The moment I approached her, she just started talking. I had to stop her in between to get a chair so I can sit next to her. She just kept talking and talking and talking. She just wouldn't stop. The only time she would stop speaking would be the time I had to feed her the dessert.
Her speech was a bit muffled, so I had difficulty understanding what she was saying. All I remember is that she was talking about some twins and how they look the same. She also started talking about doing the same things, same way, same time every day. But it all seemed to be disconnected and incomprehensible. She started to talking to me as if I am a relative/family friend, occasionally referring to my mother. Of course, there were the occasional smiles in between.
It was a happy change to see in her. The past few visits had been very quiet. The ultimate shocker to me was the wink she gave me as I was leaving. There was a sort of mischievousness in her eyes, like that in a kid. It was a refreshing change to see in her!!!
I had to visit a new patient today. I observed her for a while before approaching her. Her body language seemed to be very negative. It seemed like she was worried/anxious about something. There was a sort of tension surrounding the air. I went up to her and introduced myself. I tried to engage in a conversation, but did not receive any response. She kept giving me mean stares and at one point even tried to push me away. I decided not to impose myself and let her be. Hopefully, by the next visit, she will allow me to be a little more friendly.
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