This is the place that my group went to this morning. Its a elderly care facility but it doesn't necessarily mean that all the people here are senior citizens. Some of the patients were definitely in their late thirties or early forties.
The group played BINGO and bought a whole bunch of prizes that the residents were super excited about. When we were touring everywhere to see all the ministry sites, our director told us that this is a place that you don't go to feel good about yourself. And its true. The group that goes to this place makes it what they can. They cannot expect a whole bunch of happy residents because that may not necessary happen.
It's a really sad place. Playing BINGO was probably the highlight of their week. The residents here don't have any friends or family besides each other.
I was sitting next to a lady who I never got her name. But she kept asking me about Shirley Temple and if she had died. That is just one example of the residents.
It was definitely an experience. But I'm glad I got to go. Not many people know about this place. It's really just a hole in the wall nursing home. Who knew there was such a thing?
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