The staff at the home are considerate and respectful of the patients. Richard was napping on the couch, and there was a long discussion about whether or not to wake him, but everyone knew he loved dogs, and he woke up with a big smile. He told Red he was a good dog, a beautiful dog, a sweet dog. He thanked him for coming, asked if he would visit him again. Red’s visits spark memories, stories, laughter and smiles.
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August
Therapy Journal: Waking Up Richard
by Jon Katz