For my service learning project, I'm volunteering at an Alzheimer's and dementia home. I work at this place, but I never really get to spend time just being with the residents. This will be a great opportunity to get to know them better and hopefully brighten their day. I think it is so sad that their lives are ending this way, and most of the residents don't have many family or friends left, so they can get really lonely. Before I go and give my time, I'm going to study Alzheimer's and learn more about the disease, the stages, and what symptoms I can expect to see. Twice a week I'll be going to the home which houses about 20 residents and spend time with them doing activities and socializing. I want to help the residents, and make their day a little better by having fun with them. I also want to gain a better understanding of the Alzheimer's, dementia, and the aging process first hand by spending time with these people.
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I think that is a great thing to do. Alzheimer's is a horrible thing and I think its nice that you want to help brighten their day. Hopefully you will be able to learn more about Alzheimers and the signs that come with it.
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