So this afternoon, i volunteered for the retirement home of Belmont House near Rosedale. It was event from 1:30PM to 4:00PM where all the residents from the west wing came downstairs to have some tea and cookies and listen to Christmas music. There were people singing Christmas Carols and even a Santa Claus (who one of the residents claimed didn't really have a belly).
My main job was portering the residents who are on wheel chairs to the downstairs area so they can socialize with other residents and even some with their families as they have some tea and cookies. At one point i fed one of the residents apple sauce and lemonade. It was the first time i ever fed a resident and was sorta unsure how to do it. A registered nurse came over and helped me out. She seemed please with the food.
The last two residents i talked to were sisters. One was 91 while the younger one was 89. The 91 was more talkative and she told me she had 5 other siblings. They are sharing a room together. It was nice seeing them together.
I saw a glimpse as to what the future could look like and it is heartbreaking getting older. Sometimes i wonder if it is more lucky to pass away before getting to that stage.
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