By Kerry Runyeon Alzheimer’s Reading Room Smiling, talking, cheerful as she visits with the ladies at her table. Silly, glib, touchy feely as she passes staff in the halls. Singing, laughing, focused while participating in various activities. Confused, agitated, questioning where I am. Scared, sad, depressed wondering where she is. Searching, seeking, wanting to go home. The many faces of Lily the last couple of months in her new home at a nearby retirement center in the Memory Support Center. When I was asked, “How is Lily?” back when she lived with us I never quite knew how to answer that. I find myself in the same position now. Lily is at any given moment in a different place. Because of her cheerful and easygoing nature I would say she is for the most part happy. As long as she is occupied and kept busy, life is good. Unfortunately in a facility that is not always the case. Between activities and meals there is down time which finds most of the residents in front of the TV. Lily may wonder back to her room where she sorts through her clothes sets them out because, of course, she is leaving in the morning. Yes, that behavior continues just as she did at our house. Always– wanting to go home. I usually visit every day

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