Our Live a Dream program demonstrates our compassionate commitment to our residents and senior citizens in the communities in which our campuses operate. Our health campus leaders are encouraged to identify and grant the wishes of our residents on a regular basis. Wishes are granted in a number of ways, through partnerships with organizations like Never Too Late and local businesses, as well as through the generosity of our campus team members.
White Oak Health Campus Makes Dreams Come True!
Carol, a resident at White Oak Health Campus, had a special wish for both herself and her cousin, Shirley. The ladies have always been very close and have experienced some serious health issues in the past few years. Shirley recently suffered a stroke and is now utilizing a wheelchair. When Shirley came to visit Carol with her boyfriend in tow from Oregon, Carol was so thrilled to see her and meet Shirley’s husband-to-be.
When Carol found out that they were planning to get married in Oregon and she would not be able to go to the wedding, she asked for a wish. That wish was to have her cousin get married here so that she could attend. Staff at White Oak jumped into action! Two days later, at 5:00 p.m., we hosted a beautiful wedding with lots of tears and smiles. It was the talk of the campus!
When the ceremony began in the courtyard, we had residents lined to view from the windows. Our bus driver, Jeff, who is also a Baptist minister, performed the wedding ceremony. The beautiful weather, flowers, balloons, delicious food and cake created the ambiance. Carol’s thank you note simply read, “thank you so much for making my wish come true!”
Covered Bridge Health Campus Grants Special Wish!
In 1960, Arthur P. started the Star Promenaders Square Dancing Club in Seymour, Indiana. He called for the square dancing club for 40 years and stepped down from calling in 2000. He and his wife, Mable, danced almost every Saturday night for 25 years. Arthur and Mable haven’t been able to dance with the Star Promenaders for a while now, so staff at Covered Bridge Health Campus wanted to help the couple to again feel a connection to the special group that once was such a big part of their lives.
Arthur and Mable were recently reunited with the Promenaders at Covered Bridge Health Campus. The Star Promenaders Square Dancing Club visited and performed for Covered Bridge residents, which included special words to the group from Arthur and Mable P.
“This was a wonderful evening for me! I really enjoyed myself,” exclaimed Arthur.
Springview Health Campus Goes Golfing!
Springview Health Campus resident, Anzel L., was a member of Lost Creek Golf Club and wanted to enjoy another golf outing like he did in the good ol’ days. Anzel expressed that golf was such an important part of his life, so several Springview staff members and their spouses got together and created their own golf team. Anzel played the full course then headed to the clubhouse with the guys. Upon entering, Anzel was greeted with applause as his longtime friends honored his tenacity. What a day full of memories and new adventures!
St. Mary Healthcare Helps Resident Live a Dream
There is a Chinese Proverb that says “A book is like a garden carried in the pocket.”
When I read that, I thought of one of our residents who really loves to read, but her physical incapacities have limited her ability to even manage holding a book any longer. This proverb reiterates why reading is so important to her - it is truly an escape from the prison of her bed.
When I asked her if there was anything that would make her days better, she said she really wanted a Kindle. She was thrilled when we were able to grant her wish of, not only a brand new 3G Kindle, but also a gift certificate to buy some books of her choice. Finally, she was not only able to read a book, but she was also able to shop for it herself!! - Donna Littleton, Resident Activity Director