Santa to a Senior 2024

Through LESSB’s Silver Star Room and donations from supporters like Home Instead Senior Care,, we were able to provide many APS clients with a little Christmas this year. Following is a beautiful story connected with that event, written by APS Supervisor Stephanie Bolton:

I originally became acquainted with Judy when I helped her admit her mother into a long term care facility specializing in dementia care. She was single, never married, tall and lean with a quick wit and bright laugh. She was musical, artistic and an avid gardener.  She had worked as an administrator for a well known company in the petroleum field.  Years later when I came to APS, I went out to a home due to an elderly woman wandering.  It was Judy’s life partner.  She had advanced dementia and multiple behaviors.  I assisted by implementing some services to help keep her safe. 

Recently I learned that Judy had been admitted to an assisted living also due to advancing dementia. Though she has living family, her life choices earlier in her life, left her estranged from many of them.  I was able to take a beautiful blanket, comfy socks, lotion and some snacks were packaged in a sack and delivered to Judy.  I was the only visitor she had in some time. She loved each item.  It brought her so much joy and it was a personal human connection provided by generous donors in our community. 

I am thankful for these types of moments that are made possible by the Santa for a Senior program.